In a peaceful corner of Baniyas, there stood a home built on two pillars: honest work and strong family bonds. It was a house that Najib Rostom had built through …
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Syria/Sweida: Internet Shutdowns and the Weaponization of Communications During the July 2025 Attacks?
by Author F1. Introduction and Background: In July 2025, Sweida Governorate witnessed a large-scale military escalation accompanied by grave violations against members of the Druze community, amidst a severe deterioration of …
- Reports
Drive-by Killings: A Recurrent Pattern of Direct Killings Using Motorcycles Against Civilians in Syria
by Author F1. Introduction Over the past months, several regions in Syria have witnessed a disturbing pattern of killings executed with a similar modus operandi, characterized by the targeting of civilians from …
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Summary In early March 2025, the veneer of stability that marked the first days of post-Assad Syria shattered following deadly insurgent attacks against government forces along the coast by armed …
- Investigative Reports
Abduction in Syria: Alawite Women Most Targeted Amidst Transitional Government Inaction
by Author F1. Executive Summary This detailed investigation by Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) describes a series of abductions targeting civilian men and women, mainly from the Alawite community, throughout 2025. …
- Press releases & statements
Syrian CSOs Urge Renewal of Core Mandate of Commission of Inquiry on Syrian Arab Republic Under Item 4
by Author FAhead of the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council, the signatory Syrian civil society organisations urge Member States to renew the mandate of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry …
- Legal reports
Syria: Ministry of Interior Circular on Lawyers’ “Passive Presence” During Interrogation: Nominal Safeguards, Limited Protection
by Author F1. Introduction On 8 October 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued Circular No. 10/2025,[1] emphasizing the respect for citizens’ rights and the treatment of lawyers in a manner commensurate …
- Press releases & statements
STJ Welcomes European Parliament Resolution on Northeast Syria
by Author FSyrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) welcomes the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on 12 February 2026, regarding the situation in northeast Syria, violence against civilians, and the need …
- Reports
Northeast Syria: Arbitrary Restrictions on Freedom of Expression and Peaceful Assembly in Areas under the Autonomous Administration
by Author F1. Introduction This report examines the restrictions imposed by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) on public gatherings and celebrations related to the anniversary of the fall of …