{"id":122119,"date":"2025-02-15T10:08:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T10:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=122119"},"modified":"2025-02-15T10:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T10:08:18","slug":"syrian-rights-groups-call-for-accountability-at-paris-meeting-on-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/122119\/","title":{"rendered":"Syrian rights groups call for accountability at Paris meeting on Syria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PARIS, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> Syrian human rights advocates called on Saturday for holding war criminals accountable\u2014foremost among them former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad\u2014and for the restitution of stolen assets and properties accumulated over years of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The demands came during meetings with French and Syrian officials on the sidelines of the Paris conference on Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Izzadin Saleh, Executive Director of Hevdesti\/Synergy Association for Victims, told North Press that the Paris meeting emphasized the need for transitional justice in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A delegation representing Syrian civil society organizations and victims&#8217; families met with Asaad al-Shaibani, Foreign Minister of Syria\u2019s caretaker government, and Jean-No\u00ebl Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, during the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Saleh, the meetings with Barrot and al-Shaibani focused on the pursuit of transitional justice, accountability, and efforts to build Syria\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the key recommendations presented to both the French and Syrian ministers was ensuring that victims, survivors, and their families play a leading and active role in all phases of the transitional justice process,\u201d Saleh said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recommendations also stressed that achieving lasting stability requires comprehensive justice that prevents the recurrence of past violations while guaranteeing reparations and compensation for victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants emphasized the importance of prosecuting perpetrators of war crimes and reclaiming looted funds and properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They called for accountability for all individuals responsible for crimes against the Syrian people, including Bashar al-Assad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other recommendations included acknowledgment of past violations, developing a collective Syrian narrative, addressing all abuses within a transitional justice framework, and countering sectarian and inflammatory rhetoric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saleh noted that the attendees urged an end to all military operations, the protection of civilians across Syria, and the pursuit of a political solution aimed at halting hostilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also stressed the right to the safe, dignified, and voluntary return of displaced Syrians, along with the restitution of their property and rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further recommendations presented by Syrian civil society groups and victims\u2019 families highlighted ensuring women\u2019s access to justice without fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They called for a gender-sensitive approach in transitional justice programs, ensuring that women are treated according to their unique experiences and needs, and facilitating their dignified access to justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Abdulsalam Khoja<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PARIS, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Syrian human rights advocates called on Saturday for holding war criminals accountable\u2014foremost among them former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad\u2014and for the restitution of stolen assets and properties accumulated over years of conflict. 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