Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hold hearings on October 10 and 11, 2023, on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011, in what is being hailed as a historic moment for advancing justice. The […]
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World Court Takes Historic Step in Torture Case Against Syria
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses October 9, 2023 1:00AM EDT The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hold hearings on October 10 and 11, 2023, to address the issue of state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, brought by […]
The World Court Sheds Light on Syria’s Torture Crisis
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case October 9, 2023, The Hague – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold hearings on October 10 and 11, 2023, on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, brought by the Netherlands and Canada, alleging violations of the international Convention Against […]
Syria Torture Case: An Urgent Test for International Justice
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin hearings on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, filed by the Netherlands and Canada, alleges that Syria is violating the international Convention Against Torture by […]
The Dangerous Illusion of Safety: Why Syria is Still not a Viable Option for Refugee Returns
## No, Syria Is Still Not Safe for Refugee Returns: A Dangerous and Unrealistic Suggestion by the Cypriot Leader #### By September 29, 2023 In a recent statement, Cyprus Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou argued that European Union member states should reconsider whether Syria is safe for refugee returns. Ioannou’s suggestion […]
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds: Thousands Displaced in Dire Conditions in Northeast Syria
Northeast Syria: Thousands Displaced in Dire Conditions Rights to Life, Health, Food, Water at Risk In northeast Syria, tens of thousands of internally displaced people living in camps and shelters are facing dire conditions and inadequate aid, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The lack of sustained service […]
Cross Border Aid Delivery in Syria: Seeking Alternatives to Relying on the Government
Relying on Syrian Government for Cross Border Aid Delivery is Untenable: Alternatives Needed to Assist Besieged Civilians in Opposition-Held Northwest Syria The Current Situation The decision by the Syrian government to permit the United Nations (UN) to use the Bab-al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey for delivering humanitarian aid to the […]
Why the UN Security Council Must Extend Cross-Border Aid in Syria for a Year
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Assad’s Victory Lap Sends Syrians into Passport Limbo
Syrians in Passport Limbo During Assad’s Victory Lap The Plight of Syrians Since 2011, Syrians have faced immense challenges when trying to renew their passports. The process, marked by interruptions and exorbitant costs, has become increasingly difficult. While President Assad basks in the support of Arab capitals and renewed foreign […]
The Urgent Need for International Support in Establishing an Institution for Syria’s Missing and Disappeared
Establishment of an Independent Institution to Address Missing and Disappeared Persons in Syria Votes at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is set to vote on June 29th on the establishment of an independent, international institution dedicated to clarifying the fate and whereabouts of […]