In the agricultural village of al-Mukhtareyah, Mohammad Saer Ghelyouni was experiencing the most wonderful year of his life. Having recently graduated from the Institute of Engineering, he chose the path …
Violations Against Minorities in Syria
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Yasser Sabbouh… The Father Who Never Returned from “Questioning”
by Author FYasser Sabbouh was a man who loved reading and writing. He had a passion for nature and filled every room with positive energy and a constant smile. But above all, …
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Syria: USCIRF Annual Report Recommends Designating Syria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC)
by Author FIn its 2026 Annual Report, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) documented a significant decline in religious freedom conditions in Syria throughout 2025. The report emphasized that Syria’s …
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Umm Ammar’s Story… “The Light of My Eyes Was Extinguished”
by Author FIn the village of al-Sanobar, in the countryside of Jableh, on 7 March 2025, Umm Ammar’s world shattered when she lost six of her sons in an instant. She, her …
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Nineteen-year-old Yaarub Saleh was more than just an ordinary student. He was a quiet, gentle soul, known for his kindness and his ability to connect with everyone he met. He …
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The “Good Man’s” Family: Dreams Shattered by Massacre
by Author FIn 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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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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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. …
