Lelun Afrin

Despite the fall of the Assad regime and the liberation of most Syrian regions on December 8, 2024, the people of Afrin remain unable to celebrate a true sense of freedom. Since the Syrian National Army (SNA) factions assumed control in March 2018, violations have become a grim fixture of daily life, especially in areas governed by the Sultan Suleiman …

These words resonate deeply with Youssef Ahmad (a pseudonym), a survivor of arbitrary detention by factions affiliated with the Syrian National Army (SNA) in Afrin. His story is one of resilience, pain, and an unyielding pursuit of freedom and justice. Ahmad recounts his early life:   “I was born into a humble family, modest in our means but rich in …

Abdurrahman Khalil Murshid, born in 1966 in the tranquil village of Miska in Syria’s Afrin region, lived a life shaped by his principles of justice, generosity, and humanity. Growing up in a prosperous and well-respected family, he completed his education in Jindires town, west of Afrin city, and began his career as a trader. Yet, his most defining role was …

Mrs. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, The High Representative of the European Union, and Vice-President of the European Commission, Ladies and gentlemen of the European Commission and Members of the European Parliament, Ladies and gentlemen, Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the European Union, Despite the end of Assad’s rule, Syria still …

With profound hope and humanity, the Lelun Association for Victims welcomes the liberation of Sednaya Prison and the release of its detainees. Sednaya, a notorious symbol of violence and human rights abuses in Syria, has finally been freed, and all prisoners have been released. This marks a critical turning point and offers a beacon of hope for those who have …

The undersigned organizations warn of the repercussions of the recent military escalation in Northern Syria and call on all parties to the conflict to ensure the protection of civilians, end violations, and respect International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Since November 27, 2024, the terrorist-designated group ‘’Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’’ (HTS), has launched a large-scale offensive codenamed the “Deterrence of Aggression” Battle. The …

The Afrin region, northwestern Syria, renowned for its ancient olive trees and as one of Syria’s leading olive-producing areas, has become a landscape of suffering for its residents. Since 2018, when factions of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) seized control of the area, the local population has endured escalating hardships. Systematic extortion, arrests, and economic exploitation have compounded their …

أطلقت منظمة العفو الدولية حملة تدعو إلى وضع حد لانتهاكات حقوق الإنسان المستمرة في شمال غرب سوريا، وتحديداً في منطقة عفرين، التي تسيطر عليها الفصائل المسلحة التابعة للجيش الوطني السوري المدعوم من تركيا. تحت عنوان “يجب على تركيا وقف انتهاكات حقوق الإنسان في شمال غرب سوريا”. جاءت هذه الحملة في ظل تصاعد التوترات والانتهاكات الممنهجة ضد المدنيين في المنطقة. الحملة، …

 126 Organizations call for ceasing the occupation, ensuring a voluntary, safe and dignified return for the IDPs, halting demographic changes, and adopting a reparations-based approach for those affected, as part of a comprehensive process that guarantees accountability and justice for the victims   Five years have passed since the Turkish occupation of areas of Ras al-Ayn/Serê Kaniyê and Tall Abyad …

Introduction: The Turkish war by the participating of the Syrian opposition forces affiliated with it on Afrin, began on January 20, 2018 and continued for 58 days, ending with the occupation of the Afrin city, the center of the region, on March 18, 2018. This resulted in the forced displacement of more than half of the region’s original inhabitants, and …