1. Introduction Following the collapse of the Syrian regime in December 2024, the country faced immense challenges in rebuilding state institutions, foremost among them the judiciary. As the cornerstone for …
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The General Principles for Applying Justice, Truth, and Remedy in Syria From the Perspective of Civil Society and Survivor Groups
Introduction Today, a genuine opportunity exists for Syrians to reclaim their country and outline the features of a new future and a new social contract founded upon justice, truth, accountability, …
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STJ Joins Statement Calling for Independent Investigation into As-Suwayda Violations
More than 3,200 activists from As Suwayda Governorate and across Syria signed a statement calling for independent organizations to investigate the incidents in As Suwayda. They rejected what they called …
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Northern Syria: Communication to UN Special Procedures Regarding Ongoing Violations of Property Rights in the Operation Peace Spring Area
To the attention of: The Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and on the right to non-discrimination in this …
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“I Carried My Mother’s Remains, Her Limbs Scattered on the Ground”: The Bombing of Mar Elias Church in Dweilaa and the Limited Official Response
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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A Critical Examination of Syria’s Religious Landscape After the Regime’s Fall: Exclusion, Extremism, and Coercion
Note: The report was updated on 25 July 2025, with some information added and amended. 1. Introduction Since the fall of the Assad regime on 8 December 2024 and the …
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Looted Homes and Risky Return: Extortions and Violations Against Returnees to Afrin After the Regime’s Fall
This publication was funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Ceasefire/STJ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. 1. Introduction With …
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Syria: As-Suwayda: 65 Civil Society Organizations Call for Immediate End to Violence and Protection of Civilians
The undersigned organizations express deep concern over the escalation of hostilities in As-Suwayda governorate, a predominantly Druze area in southern Syria. The outbreak of violence has been accompanied by widespread …
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Who We Are We are a group of Syrian entities and organizations, activists and actors from civil, political, legal/human rights, community, and media backgrounds, united by our belief in the …
