Mrs. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, The High Representative of the European Union and Vice-President of the European Commission, Ladies and Gentlemen of the European Commission…
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Submission to the Human Rights Committee in relation to the Republic of Türkiye 142nd Session 14 October – 8 November 2024
Introduction The ongoing violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Syrian territories occupied by the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye) have highlighted significant accountability gaps. Despite numerous credible reports…
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Human Rights Journalism
Northern Aleppo: Ongoing Restrictions on Movement and Extortion of Afrin IDPs by Gunmen in Nubl and al-Zahraa
Background In this report, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) monitors a series of violations committed by armed militia groups in the towns of Nubl and al-Al-Zahraa, located in the…
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Human Rights Journalism
“My Entire Life Savings Vanished Overnight”: Housing, Land, and Property Rights Violations in “Peace Spring” Strip
Executive Summary This detailed report is based on 38 interviews with direct victims or their relatives. It outlines various housing, land, and property rights violations, such as seizure, looting, extortion,…
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Legal reports
Syria: Ministry of Information Stifles Digital Platforms Citing “Indecent Content,” “Offending National Constants”
On 15 August 2024, the Syrian Ministry of Information announced in a statement its decision to collaborate with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice to monitor “unlicensed”…
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Press releases & statements
Request for a Statement by the Special Rapporteur on Torture in Relation to the International Court of Justice Order on the Indication of Provisional Measures in The Netherlands/Canada vs. Syria Case
Background of the Case On June 8, 2023, Canada and the Netherlands jointly lodged an application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to commence proceedings against the Syrian Arab…
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Human Rights Journalism
Türkiye/Syria, “Place Your Fingerprint Here and Stay Silent, Or I Will Detain You and Your Family for a Month”
The “Kayseri incidents” coincided with a series of deportations and racist attacks targeted Syrian refugees and their properties in several Turkish provinces, including Antalya, Adana, Gaziantep, Istanbul, Kilis, Konya, and…
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Türkiye: Misleading Statements by Foreign Minister Regarding Forced Return of Syrian Refugees
During a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, in Istanbul on July 14, 2024, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan denied any allegations of forced deportation of…
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In this report, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) highlights the failure of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) to assume its responsibilities in providing an appropriate…