Legal Analysis of Regime Violations using Chemical Weapons and Efforts Towards Accountability
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the chemical massacre in Ghouta. On August 21, 2013, both the eastern and western regions of Ghouta in Damascus experienced a chemical attack orchestrated by the Assad regime. This heinous act resulted in the tragic death of hundreds of civilians, predominantly women and children, due to suffocation from toxic […]
“Assessing the Crisis in Syria: A Comprehensive Report from the German Foreign Ministry and the Stance of the FSLA”
« The German Foreign Ministry has issued an assessment report on Syria titled “The State of Syria,” which evaluates the circumstances in Syria for refugees. This annual report, typically prepared by the ministry, delves into the humanitarian, economic, and security conditions in Syria. As per the information from the Tagesschau website, the report concludes that a […]
Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly Establishing an Institution for the Missing in Syria
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution to establish an independent institution dedicated to addressing the issue of missing persons in the Syrian Arab Republic. On Thursday, June 29, 2023, a vote was held on draft resolution A/77/L.79, which aims to establish an international institution focused on addressing the plight of missing […]
“Official Statement on the Sixth International Conference on the Return of Syrian Refugees and Migrants
The Free Syrian Lawyers Association (FSLA) shares its reflections on the Sixth International Conference that took place on June 5th, 2023, in Damascus, primarily focusing on the return of Syrian refugees and displaced individuals. This yearly conference, coordinated by Syrian and Russian authorities since its inception, has not yielded any concrete outcomes nor has it […]
Assad regime constitutes the foremost antagonist to press liberty
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, a comprehensive report attests that the Assad regime constitutes the foremost antagonist to press liberty and the most lethal threat to journalists in Syria. The Associations of Syrian Journalists and Free Syrian Lawyers assert that the Syrian regime persistently ranks as the principal perpetrator of transgressions and […]
Statement on the Violations and Deportations Affecting Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
We, at the Free Syrian Lawyers Association – FSLA, express our deep concern about the continued human rights violations and deportations affecting Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The situation has taken a disturbing turn, with increasing reports of forced deportations, violations, discrimination, and targeting of Syrian refugees in different regions of the country. Lebanon has generously […]
On Its Fifth Anniversary, the Chemical Massacre in Douma Does Not Leave the Minds of Syrians
The 7th of April marks the fifth anniversary of the chemical attack carried out by Assad’s forces on the city of Douma, located in the countryside of Damascus. On the 7th of April of the year 2018, Assad’s forces bombed the town of Douma during forced evacuation operations from Eastern Ghouta after a comprehensive siege […]
6 Years Since the Chemical Attack on Khan Shaykhun; Still No Accountability or Justice for the Victims
Six years have passed since the sarin gas massacre committed by the Assad regime against civilians in Khan Shaykhun, in the city of Idlib, on April 4th, 2017. Yet, the Assad regime is still not held accountable. In this massacre, more than 100 people were killed, primarily children, and nearly 500 were injured by the […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrants against the Russian President and the Commissioner for Children’s Rights in the Office of the President of the Russian Federation
on 17/03/2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant Russian President Vladimir Putin and Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, Commissioner for children’s rights of the Office of the president of the Russian Federation, for their responsibility for committing war crimes in Ukraine. Legal jurisdiction Defines the territorial jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, the Court shall […]
The 12th Anniversary of the Syrian Revolution; No Justice without Accountability
No justice without accountability is a slogan the Free Syrian Lawyers Association raised in demonstrations on the 12th anniversary of the Syrian revolution. Members of the association, including lawyers and administrators, participated in the protests that took place in northern Syria, which demanded freedom, dignity and the overthrow of the Assad regime, stressing their right […]
The Judicial Situation in Syria
The desire to establish a society based on justice and the rule of law was one of the most important factors that contributed to raising the Syrian revolution in 2011, with the increasing military strength of the armed factions and the liberation of many areas throughout Syria, the Syrian regime ceased working in various government […]
