Throughout 2021, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) has documented arbitrary arrests every month across all seven districts in the Afrin region of Syria, which is currently occupied and controlled…
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Enforced Disappearances
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Human Rights Journalism
123 Arrested in “Olive Branch” and “Peace Spring” Strips in October and November 2021
by z.ujayliSyrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) documented the arrests of at least 123 people over October and November 2021 from various areas in the “Peace Spring” and “Olive Branch” strips,…
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Press releases & statements
Press Release: Protecting refugees is a legal obligation, as well as a moral and humanitarian obligation.
by z.ujayliTurkish authorities had already departed several Syrian refugees to northern and Northwestern Syria, citing a lack of authorised residence papers or violating Turkish regulations and laws. After that, however, the…
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Human Rights Journalism
Southern Syria: Military operations displace hundreds, leading to smuggling and abduction operations
by z.ujayliThe military campaign in southern Syria, especially in Daraa province, during June, July and August 2021, forcibly displaced of thousands of people from their original places of residence to safer…
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Human Rights Journalism
Syria: The Ministry of Justice Newly Requires Security Clearances for Receiving Powers of Attorney for Missing and Absent Persons
by z.ujayliOn 16 September 2021, the Syrian government’s Ministry of issued Circular 30, which requires individuals obtain a security clearance to initiate power of attorney procedures for absent and missing persons.…
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Human Rights Journalism
Syria: 52 Arrested in “Olive Branch” and “Peace Spring Strips” in September 2021
by z.ujayliSyrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) documented the arrests of at least 52 people throughout September 2021 in Afrin, Ras al-Ayn/Serê Kaniyê and Tal Abyad, which are controlled by the…
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Press releases & statements
A Complaint to the UN Working Groups and Rapporteurs Addressing Enforced Disappearances in Afrin, Syria
by z.ujayliEvery month, field researchers with Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) record the number and names of people arbitrarily arrested and disappeared by the Turkish-backed Military and Civil Police in…
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Human Rights Journalism
Syria: 108 arrested in Olive Branch and Peace Spring Strips in August 2021
by z.ujayliSyrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) documented the arrest of at least 108 persons in August 2021. The arrests concentrated in the areas of Afrin, Ras al-Ayn/Serê Kaniyê and Tal…
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Press releases & statements
Recommendations Regarding Syria for the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly
by z.ujayliFrom 14 – 21 September 2021, the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly will convene. During this week of negotiations and debate, STJ hopes the member states will consider…