{"id":138623,"date":"2026-06-27T07:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=138623"},"modified":"2026-06-27T07:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:47:45","slug":"uk-backs-justice-efforts-for-torture-survivors-in-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/138623\/","title":{"rendered":"UK backs justice efforts for torture survivors in Syria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> The United Kingdom on Friday reaffirmed its support for justice and accountability in Syria, marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture by stressing the importance of prosecuting perpetrators and supporting survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement posted on X, the UK said it stands with survivors of torture in Syria, describing justice and accountability as &#8220;an essential process for Syria&#8217;s future.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement highlighted British support for the Commission for International Justice and Accountability (CIJA), saying the organization&#8217;s work is helping collect and preserve evidence of crimes committed during Syria&#8217;s conflict, build legal case files, and support investigations that could lead to trials and prosecutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the UK, several judicial proceedings based on such evidence are already underway, reflecting growing international efforts to hold those responsible for serious crimes accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UK also stressed the importance of ongoing efforts by the Syrian government and the National Commissions for Transitional Justice and Missing Persons to deliver justice for victims and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It noted that cooperation with United Nations agencies remains crucial to advancing accountability, uncovering the fate of the missing, and supporting survivors of torture and other grave human rights violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement came as countries and human rights organizations marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, observed annually on June 26 to honor survivors and promote the global eradication of torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After more than 14 years of conflict, Syria continues to grapple with widespread allegations of torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detention. 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