After more than five decades of authoritarian rule and fourteen years of devastating conflict, Syria faces the monumental task of confronting a legacy of mass atrocities and entrenched impunity. As …
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Syrian CSOs Urge Renewal of Core Mandate of Commission of Inquiry on Syria Under Item 4
by editorAhead of the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council, the signatory Syrian civil society organisations urge Member States to renew the mandate of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry …
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Syria: Urgent Call to Protect Civilians, Halt Military Operations, and Adopt Political Solutions
by editorThe undersigned organizations are closely monitoring, with deep concern, the humanitarian and security situation in northeastern Syria following the signing of the agreement reached between the Syrian Transitional Government and …
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Deep Distrust and Fear of Abuses: Widespread Public Rejection of Government Forces Entering al-Hasakah and Kobani
by editorFriday, 23 January 2026 Northeast Syria is experiencing a rapidly escalating and deeply alarming situation, marked by ongoing military confrontations and their severe humanitarian and security consequences. These developments have …
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Human Rights Briefing: Dangerous Military Escalation and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Northeast Syria
by editorNortheast Syria is witnessing a dangerous military and security escalation, accompanied by a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation. Within only a few days, these developments have triggered a large-scale wave of …
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Briefing on Grave Violations and Humanitarian Conditions in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, Aleppo
by editorVerified information indicate that civilians in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo have been subjected to serious violations, including public humiliation, threats, arbitrary detention, and degrading treatment. These …
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Syria: As-Suwayda: 57 Civil Society Organizations Call for Immediate End to Violence and Protection of Civilians
by editorThe 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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“We Will Kill You Wherever You Go”: Violations Committed during SNA-Led Operation Dawn of Freedom
by editor1. Executive Summary This joint investigation conducted by Synergy Association for Victims (Synergy) and Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) documents grave human rights violations—including summary (field) executions, arbitrary arrests, …
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Afrin: The Annual Report on Arbitrary Detention, Enforced Disappearance, and Torture During 2024
by editorIntroduction: In September 2024, Sherwan decided to return to his homeland in Afrin Region after years of displacement in Aleppo. Despite being aware of the security and humanitarian challenges in …
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Manbij: Field Executions, Looting, and Displacement Without Accountability
by editorTwo days ago, factions of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) launched an attack on the city of Manbij, a place that has long brought together Kurds and Arabs. This …