Middle East & North Africa

Op-Ed: International Silence as Israel Expands its Occupation of Syria While Destroying its Defence Capabilities
Sofia Dominguez-Trejo Sofia Dominguez-Trejo

Op-Ed: International Silence as Israel Expands its Occupation of Syria While Destroying its Defence Capabilities

 The international community remains silent when it comes to Israel’s violations of international law in Syria. The Golan Heights occupation and annexation, as well as the destruction of Syria’s defense capabilities render Syria weak and vulnerable during this time in its governmen’s transition. This elephant in the room has been conveniently ignored at international meetings regarding Syria’s future under HTS. How much longer will Israel continue to evade international law in Syria?

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US Airstrikes Target Iranian-Backed Groups in Syria
Middle East and North Africa Sebastien Bazizi Middle East and North Africa Sebastien Bazizi

US Airstrikes Target Iranian-Backed Groups in Syria

On Nov. 12, the United States carried out two airstrikes in Syria, targeting a training facility near the city of Albu Kamal and a safe house near the city of Mayadeen. The US military said that the strikes were in retaliation for a series of over 50 rocket and drone attacks that left at least 56 US personnel with a “combination of traumatic brain injury and minor injuries.”

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International Court Addresses Syrian Torture Case
Middle East and North Africa Miranda Garcia Santos Middle East and North Africa Miranda Garcia Santos

International Court Addresses Syrian Torture Case

The International Court of Justice has addressed the 12-year legacy of torture and false imprisonment of the Syrian Assad Administration for the first time on Oct 11, 2023. The case, brought forward by Canada and the Netherlands, accused Assad of violating the UN’s Convention against Torture (CAT), which Syria has opted in to.

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