Since 2020, SJAC has monitored 15 Syria-related trials in the US & EU
Our report is a comprehensive analysis of these trials & provides recommendations to improve support for witnesses, increase access for #Syrians, & strengthen the justice process
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A BKA officer testified about a potential eyewitness to the 2012 Yarmouk demonstrations, recalling details directly linked to the accused
The Defense challenged SJAC’s role in the courtroom, seeking to restrict the monitor’s note-taking
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Day 18 of the trial of Twana H.S. focused on his early release requests & the conditions for judicial supervision after prison
Reports highlighted past disciplinary incidents, denial of crimes, and potential risks to public safety
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SJAC's 31st Trial Monitoring Report covers Days 14 & 15 of Majdi N.’s trial in Paris
The accused was questioned about his role in Jaish Al-Islam training camps and his presence in military operations rooms despite claiming to be only a spokesperson
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SJAC's latest investigation is one of the most comprehensive studies on the use of cluster and incendiary munitions in the #Syrian conflict
Our team identified over 260 instances where these weapons were used unlawfully to target civilians
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Day 17 of the Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. trial:
Evidence from Asia's 2019 phone reveals her knowledge of abuse against Yazidi girls, financial schemes, and hidden identities. Investigators also found messages related to ISIS content
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Day 16 of the Twana H.S. and Asia R.A. trial
Details emerged about Asia’s life in Germany, her marriage, and her family connections
The court also examined the credibility of prior testimonies & addressed alleged inconsistencies in witness statements.
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Majdi N. / #IslamAlloush report #30
The Court examined documents found on Majdi N.’s computer related to international humanitarian law training for Jaysh Al-Islam
The court questioned why the training was based on Sharia law
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As witness testimony continued in the Al-Yarmouk Trial, SJAC’s trial monitoring team faced direct challenges in court.
Our latest report documents both the proceedings and the pressure placed on independent observers.
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SJAC's latest report investigates extrajudicial killings committed by all sides in the Syrian conflict
Our report highlights specific incidents where prisoners were denied due processes & executed in violation of international law
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Majdi N.’s trial in Paris highlights allegations of child labor, propaganda, and psychological warfare within Jaysh Al-Islam. He claims he wasn’t involved in planning and would have left the group if he knew about any crimes
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Trial report #1 on the coastal incidents in #Syria
This report provides background for the 4 cases being heard as well as testimony from several witnesses
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Report #2 of the trial against Jihad A., Mahmoud A., Mazhar J., Sameer S., And Wael S.
The session opened with statements from the accused where they argued that the charges against them were largely based on mistaken identities and false information
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SJAC is currently monitoring a trial of 5 individuals accused of committing crimes against civilians living in #AlYarmouk camp
Report #1 details the charges against each defendant as well as a motion to create an audio and video recording of the trial
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SJAC's article highlights a document from Intelligence #Branch235 / Palestine Brach
The document details a woman who was held as a hostage, along with her 4 children, in order to apprehend her husband who was allegedly a member of #ISIS
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Majid N. Trial #28
Witness W22 testified about documenting crimes committed in #Douma by the Syrian govt & other armed factions
He was often critical of Jaysh Al-Islam which led to his imprisonment in 2015, where he faced torture & poor conditions
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Majdi N. Trial #30:
Questions on Jaysh Al-Islam trainings that taught intl law framed w/Sharia law
The prosecution claimed these trainings were cover for crimes committed by the group
Majdi claimed these were a legitimate effort to train new fighters
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The violence in #Aleppo between the SDF & Syrian gov has resulted in dozens of civilian casualties
12 #Syrian organizations, including SJAC, are calling for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and a return to political negotiations
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Final day of #Lafarge trial in France. Lafarge is accused of paying €4 million+ as protection money to terrorist groups in #Syria
A final ruling is expected in April
Penalties may include imprisonment & collective fines & confiscations over €35 mil
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153834-la...
The trial against Mahmoud S: #2
Witness F2 identified the Accused of having been present at several scenes & testified that he was particularly feared among the residents of the neighborhood
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SJAC's Trial Monitoring Team preserves information from trials in the US and EU against perpetrators of international crimes committed in #Syria
The reports they produce help advocate for fair, evidence-based, and victim-centered trials
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SJAC's Justice Policy Team relies on documentation collected by our field teams in #Syria, to support local and international policies that benefit #Syrians and support the transitional justice process
Learn more about SJAC's justice policy work here: syriaaccountability.org/justice-poli...
Report #3 from the #Lafarge trial details unequal treatment of #Syrian employees
One witness testified about the lack of security for local employees, recounting one incident where Lafarge drivers were arrested, interrogated, & executed at a checkpoint
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This week, we are looking back at SJAC's achievements in #Syria since the fall of #Assad
Today we are featuring the efforts of our Missing Persons Team
Today is the first anniversary of the fall of #Assad
Immediately after the fall of the government, SJAC's team preserved nearly 1 million documents from prison & intelligence offices
Analysis of these documents is helping reveal the scale crimes committed by the former government
SJAC is analyzing over 800,000 #Assad intelligence documents
We released our first analysis today which follows the path of a #Syrian who was interrogated in #Daraa, detained at Mezzeh Military Airport, & transferred to Hospital 601 where he later died
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Today is #GivingTuesday!
Help support SJAC's work to promote justice and accountability in #Syria
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SJAC's witness guide for #Belgium details protection measures for individuals who witness crimes committed in #Syria
Additional guides are available for Germany, France, and the Netherlands
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Jihad A, Mahmoud A, Mazhar J, Sameer S, and Wael S. on trial in Koblenz, Germany, charged with murder, war crimes, crimes against humanity, as part of violent suppression in the Yarmouk District of Damascus between 2012 and 2014.
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Yesterday, a new trial in Koblenz, Germany opened against 5 defendants charged w/multiple crimes, including using civilian starvation as a method of warfare
The crimes allegedly took place during #Assad's suppression of opposition in Yarmouk
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