War Crimes

Executive Summary The Syrian government released two batches of detainees from Daraa province during February and March 2021. On 8 February 2021, the government released the first batch of detainees, …

Weeks have passed since the 10-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising. During that time, we saw a few notable events which brought governments, organizations, and individuals around the globe together …

Introduction On 20 January 2018, the Turkish Army and supporting forces affiliated with the Syrian National Army (SNA), operating under the Syrian Interim Government of the National Coalition for Syrian …

Executive Summary Hostilities forced Samar al-Hasan, 40, and her family to flee their home in Ma’arrat al-Nu’man city and settle in a makeshift camp in Harem city, within rural Idlib …

Executive Summary When Saadoun Salman’s uncle died, he wished to be buried in his hometown, Daoudia village. Now, when Saadoun Salman, 52, visits his uncle’s grave in one of the …

On March 30, 2021, the U.S. released its 2020 Syria Human Rights report. The report comes on the heels of the 5th Brussels Conference on “The Future of Syria and …

Executive Summary Over the last few years, parties in the Syrian conflict vandalized and destroyed several cemeteries, historic sites, and religious objects. In some cases, actors carried out the violence …

Background Following Operation Peace Spring in the area, from which the US-led coalition withdrew to fight the Islamic State/ISIS, the terrain stretching from Ras al-Ayn/Serê Kaniyê to Tell Abiad was …

The resumption of hostilities in Idlib province and the threats of further escalation present grave risks for the civilian population. Since the beginning of February 2020, at least 100 civilians, …