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Syria/Damascus: Focused Dialogue Session on Opportunities and Challenges in Achieving a Comprehensive Model of Transitional Justice
In late April, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ), in cooperation with the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights and with support from the European Union, held a focused dialogue session …
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Syria: Instances of Looting Public Institutions in Damascus and Suburbs Following the Regime’s Fall
Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) documents in this brief report the looting, theft, and vandalism acts that occurred at several government institutions, involving military personnel and civilians. The institutions …
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STJ Submits Report to Damascus Governorate on Cases of Home Seizures and Arbitrary Evictions of Homeowners in Harasta
by s.hasanSummary: On 26 February 2025, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) submitted a report to the Damascus Governorate on a series of property rights violations and other related violations. This …
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The Constitutional Process in Syria: How Can We Draw on the Iraqi Experience?
1. Introduction: Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ), with support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), held a series of dialogue sessions entitled “On the Way to a New …
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“I Had Property and They Stole it From Me!” – Decree No. 66: The Primary Legal Pretext for Property Annexations in Syria
On 25 January 2022, a video sent shockwaves across the internet, refueling the controversy over the large-scale property seizures the Syrian government (SG) is carrying out under the guise of …
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We Exist! coalition asks the UN and EU not to give up on Syrian civil society
by authorMonday 23 April 2018 – Peace is only possible if Syrian organisations and democratic institutions play a leading role in the humanitarian response and any rebuilding of the country, a coalition …
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Introduction: Unveiling the truth during or after a conflict is contentious. Officials, lawyers, journalists and human rights activists attempt at reporting, understanding and explaining events, but they inevitably face limits in …
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Sochi Conference Threatens Syria Peace Process: Joint Statement by Syrian Civil Society
by authorRussia has announced that it will host a “Syrian Congress on National Dialogue” in Sochi. The undersigned organizations believe that such a Conference would not allow meaningful representation and participation …
