{"id":3080,"date":"2026-05-13T13:52:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lelun-afrin.org\/?p=3080"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:52:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:52:05","slug":"syrian-civil-society-groups-propose-framework-for-effective-criminal-accountability-amid-ongoing-trials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lelun-afrin.org\/en\/syrian-civil-society-groups-propose-framework-for-effective-criminal-accountability-amid-ongoing-trials\/","title":{"rendered":"Syrian Civil Society Groups Propose Framework for Effective Criminal Accountability Amid Ongoing Trials"},"content":{"rendered":"

12 May 2026<\/strong>: A coalition of 27 Syrian civil society organisations and victims\u2019 groups has released a new report outlining a proposed framework for criminal accountability in Syria, at a time when trials are beginning to take place in Damascus.<\/p>\n

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The report, Pathways to Criminal Accountability in Syria<\/em>, brings together the perspectives of Syrian legal experts, victims\u2019 and survivors\u2019 groups, and civil society actors following an eight-month consultative process.<\/p>\n

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It sets out a practical framework for pursuing accountability that is credible, inclusive, and aligned with international standards, including key considerations related to legal characterisation of crimes, procedural safeguards, and meaningful victim participation.<\/p>\n

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The release comes at a critical moment, as initial steps towards criminal accountability are being taken inside Syria. While these developments are welcomed as a long-awaited shift after years of impunity, Syrian civil society organisations have expressed concerns regarding how these processes should be conducted, including their legal framing and safeguards.<\/p>\n

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The report outlines key elements for credible accountability processes, including:<\/p>\n