Five years have passed since the Turkish occupation of areas of Ras al-Ayn/Serê Kaniyê and Tall Abyad as a result of the military operation dubbed “Peace Spring”, which began on …
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Human Rights Journalism
Between Reformist Discourse and Actual Repression: How Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham Handled Idlib Protests
Background On 13 September 2024, Idlib Governorate in northwestern Syria witnessed a large-scale wave of protests, held in the city of Idlib, as well as Killi, Binnish, Qurqania, Kafr Takharim …
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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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Simav Hesen, QAMISHLI — Up until March 2023, Marwa, 30, had a routine. Every week, she and her sister took turns collecting water from a public tank in Hasakah city’s …
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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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Legal reports
Towards a Transformative Transition in Syria: Breaking the Circle of Exclusion and Violence
Summary This research paper seeks to explore the multiple layers and varying forms of exclusion in Syria at the political, constitutional, legal, and societal levels to unveil the undeniable repercussions …
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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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Human Rights Journalism
Northwest Syria: Levant Front Responsible for Executing Suspects in A’zaz Bombing
In this report, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) reveals the details of the field execution of civilians Tamer A. and Jumaa H., who were shot in the head from …