The DeFacto Platform for Dialogue and Development, in partnership with Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ), hosted a dialogue workshop in Paris on 11 December 2025, to discuss the changes …
Constitutional Declaration in Syria
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The Constitutional Declaration in Syria: Exceptional Powers for the Transitional President and the Risks of Entrenching Authoritarian Rule Hindering the Transition to Democracy
This publication was funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of (Ceasefire centre for civilian rights/STJ) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European …
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“De Facto Authority Without Legitimacy”: A Legal Study on the ‘Harasta Shura Council’ After Assad
1. Introduction and Background The Shura Council of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) was founded in 2017, in conjunction with the announcement of HTS’s formation as a merger of several jihadist …
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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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Joint Statement on Decree NO. 20 Stipulating the Establishment of a National Commission for Transitional Justice
The associations and organizations signing this statement received Decree No. 20, issued by the Syrian President on May 17, 2025, which establishes a National Commission for Transitional Justice, with a …
