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Assessing Amnesties and Re-assimilation in Northeast Syria
Using amnesties, trials, and “parole boards” for detainees in northeast Syria would be consistent with the requirements of international law.

“Water is Life,” One Syrian Told Us. Yet It Remains Elusive for Many.
With humanitarian funding decreasing and needs growing, cholera in a camp for displaced people illustrates the dire conditions.

The Just Security Podcast: The Evolution of U.S. Hostage Policy
Joining this episode are Jim Foley’s mother, Diane Foley, and Luke Hartig, a former senior director at the National Security Council.

US Arrests Former Syrian Prison Chief – But Will the Charges Prove Equal to His Crimes?
Prosecutors can do more to hold al-Sheikh fully to account under the Torture Act and the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act.

Since James Foley’s Death, a `Moral Awakening’ in America on Hostages Held Abroad
August 19 will mark 10 years since our son, James W. Foley, an American freelance journalist, was publicly beheaded by ISIS to fuel the violent extremist group’s hate-filled…

Death Toll Climbs in Ukraine With Russia’s ‘Double-Tap’ Strikes
The tactic adds to evidence of intent to kill civilians through targeted or indiscriminate attacks, including on aid workers and institutions.

The Just Security Podcast: Attacks on Health in Armed Conflict
An expert team from Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and local partners unpacks patterns of attacks on health care in armed conflicts.

New UN Special Rapporteur’s Report Underscores Risks of Abusive Counterterrorism
A report from Ben Saul, the new UN expert on counterterrorism and Human Rights, outlines his priorities for the coming years.

Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Imperil Healthcare Access
Services required for the survival of Ukraine’s civilian population – like healthcare – are affected by attacks on energy infrastructure.

Deaths, Torture, and Arbitrary Detention in the Wake of the Islamic State in Syria: The US Responsibility to Act
More than 56,000 people, including 30,000 children, are being held with US support and many face systematic torture and grossly inhumane conditions.

What Can Repair Look Like Through a Syrian Victims’ Fund?
A Syrian Victims' Fund should take into account survivor voices and needs, as well as helping Syrian victims around the world.

The U.N. Security Council Must Treat All Victims of Sexual Violence Equally
When it comes to addressing Conflict Related Sexual Violence, States must commit to the equality of all victims.