Legal Provisions for Child Soldiers in Syrian Conflict Zones
The use of child soldiers in armed conflicts is one of the most egregious violations of international law. Unfortunately, in the Syrian conflict, children have been forcibly recruited, exploited, and subjected to violence by various parties to the war. This blog post examines the legal frameworks that prohibit the use of child soldiers, the challenges […]
Reclaiming the Truth: The Role of Survivors in Transitional Justice Processes (2023)
Highlights the voices of survivors in truth-seeking and reparations discourse. In post-conflict societies, the journey to reconciliation and justice often begins with confronting the painful truths of the past. Survivors of war, violence, and human rights violations play a crucial role in this process, especially when it comes to transitional justice. This blog post examines […]
Grave Evidence: Mass Graves and Disappearances in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor (2024)
Joint report with forensic partners, including exhumation site mapping and anthropological analysis. In the wake of Syria’s ongoing conflict, the discovery of mass graves and the continued disappearances of civilians in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor has become a chilling reminder of the brutality faced by local populations. As the war reaches its latter phases, these […]
