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Syria: Input to the Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Administrative Measures in Counter Terrorism
Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) submits this paper in response to the call for input announced by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to its…
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Legal reportsPress releases & statements
Input to the Human Rights Committee Regarding Syria’s Compliance with the ICCPR
The Human Rights Committee oversees how well the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is followed by the countries that have agreed to it. These countries are required…
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Human Rights JournalismLegal reports
Syria: Two New Decrees to Regulate Use of Foreign Currencies and Money Exchange: The Accused is Guilty Until Proven Innocent
On 20 January 2024, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued two Legislative Decrees, No. 5 and No. 6 of 2024. The decrees prohibit dealing in currencies other than the Syrian pound,…
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Legal reportsBridging the Gap between Syrians and the Constitutional CommitteeSTJ ProjectsSyria's Constitutional Process
Syria: Legal Provisions Prevent Citizens from Political Participation
1. Introduction: By its very definition, democracy allows the participation of all citizens in political decision-making. The democratic system is based on several principles, including the separation of powers, the…
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Syria: The Interference of the Executive Branch in the Judiciary and its Impact on Safeguarding Democracy
Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) prepared this paper in response to the call for input of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers for the thematic…
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Legal reportsBridging the Gap between Syrians and the Constitutional CommitteeSTJ ProjectsSyria's Constitutional Process
Diversity and the Syrian Constitution: Overbroad Texts that Fail to Protect Minority Rights
1. Introduction: In countries with diverse demographic makeups, debates on the rights of ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities preoccupy a vast space of discussions about political and cultural life, as…
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Legal reportsDraw Upon the Experiences of Other CountriesSTJ ProjectsSyria's Constitutional Process
Syria’s Constitutional Process: How to Benefit from the Lebanese Experience?
Introduction: “Syrians for Truth and Justice” organization, with the support of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), facilitated and organized several dialogue sessions, under the title of (“The Road Towards…
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Legal reportsBridging the Gap between Syrians and the Constitutional CommitteeSTJ ProjectsSyria's Constitutional Process
Water Insecurity in North-Eastern Syria: A Trigger for Instability and Displacement
Executive Summary In conflict zones, potential disruptions in public service systems and weak State performance tend to have various ramifications for the population. In addition to limited access to a…