The first legislation on urban planning in Syria was issued during the French occupation on 22 January 1933. It remained in force until it was repealed by Law No. 9…
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HLP rights
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Human Rights Journalism
Libya: Syrian Mercenaries Involved in Looting and Civilian Property Seizures
Over two and a half years ago, several sides started deploying Syrian fighters to Libya to join combat as mercenaries besides the two warring parties. The current number of these…
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Press releases & statements
Housing, Land, and Property Violations in Northern Syria from Victims’ Perspectives
On 05 May 2022, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) and civil society partners held a side event for Brussels Conference VI. Victims and representatives of Syrian organizations working to…
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Press releases & statements
A Complaint to a UN Special Rapporteur on Syrian Crop and Land Seizures by Turkey and the Armed Groups it Supports in Northeast Syria
In Qasas village, south of Tal Abyad, a Syrian family was forced to give up the rights to their land in return for the release of their brother who was…
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Press releases & statements
Violations of Housing, Land and Property Rights: An Obstacle to Peace in Syria
Over the past years of conflict, violations of housing, land and property (HLP)[1] rights have been committed by all parties to the conflict in Syria. In some contexts, these have…