The regions of northeast Syria are experiencing the worst drought in nearly 70 years, primarily due to climate change, reduced rainfall, and rising temperatures. Additionally, using water as a weapon …
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Northeast Syria: Weaponizing Water During Conflict Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis and Jeopardizes Cultural Identity and Civilians Lives
by editorExecutive Summary The image of a little girl filling buckets and jerry cans with water from an NGOs-supported makeshift cistern and transporting them using a child’s wagon to her house, …
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On 27 August 2023, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced in a statement published on their official website the launch of Operation “Security Reinforcement” in areas they control in Deir …
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Turkish Attacks on North and Northeast Syria Since Early 2022 kill 57 Civilians, Including Women and Children
by editorExecutive Summary Since the early of 2022 until the end of June 2023, Turkey and Turkish-backed factions affiliated with the opposition Syrian National Army (SNA) carried out 1,073 strikes against …
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Allegation Letter Addressed to United Nations Special Procedures Regarding the Water Crisis in Northeast Syria
by editorThis submission is addressed to the honoured: Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation; Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons; Special …
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Ras al-Ayn/Serê Kaniyê: Absence of Rule of Law Reinforces Violation of Right to Life
by editorIntroduction On May 28, 2023, Najeeb al-Sheikh, a commander in “Suqur Al-Shamal” Brigade affiliated with the opposition Syrian National Army (SNA), was assassinated with shots by an armed group in …
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Syrian families urge UN member states to vote for an international body to uncover the fate of their missing loved ones
by editorTen Syrian families, survivors and victim associations that form the Truth and Justice Charter are calling on UN member states to vote in favour of a landmark resolution that would …
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Civil Society Organizations Urge UN Member States to Vote in Favor of Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria
by editorAt the end of June, the UN General Assembly will be called to vote on a resolution to establish an independent institution to clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing …
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107 Syrian Organizations Call on the EU to Promote Inclusive Approach to Syrian Issues
by editorThe European Union organized a Seventh Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’ on 14 and 15 June 2023, in Brussels. The conference addressed critical humanitarian …
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Introduction Under the title of “Addressing The Water Crisis in Northern Syria: Bridging Gaps for Sustainable Solutions” Synergy Associations for Victims along with civil society partners organized on June 8, …