{"id":133455,"date":"2025-05-18T00:40:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T00:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/independent-commissions-will-investigate-the-missing-and-regime-crimes-in-syria\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T00:40:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T00:40:26","slug":"independent-commissions-will-investigate-the-missing-and-regime-crimes-in-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/independent-commissions-will-investigate-the-missing-and-regime-crimes-in-syria\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent commissions will investigate the missing and regime crimes in Syria."},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Establishment of National Commissions in Post-Regime Syria<\/h2>\n<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n        <picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2024\/12\/20\/0\/0\/8640\/5760\/556\/0\/75\/0\/1433e5f_e4c064bec17746e1a35d4962a45b9a02-1-26d7a27d250c44e795b6261fc310f1c6.jpg 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2024\/12\/20\/0\/0\/8640\/5760\/600\/0\/75\/0\/1433e5f_e4c064bec17746e1a35d4962a45b9a02-1-26d7a27d250c44e795b6261fc310f1c6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2024\/12\/20\/0\/0\/8640\/5760\/664\/0\/75\/0\/1433e5f_e4c064bec17746e1a35d4962a45b9a02-1-26d7a27d250c44e795b6261fc310f1c6.jpg 664w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2024\/12\/20\/0\/0\/8640\/5760\/700\/0\/75\/0\/1433e5f_e4c064bec17746e1a35d4962a45b9a02-1-26d7a27d250c44e795b6261fc310f1c6.jpg 700w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2024\/12\/20\/0\/0\/8640\/5760\/800\/0\/75\/0\/1433e5f_e4c064bec17746e1a35d4962a45b9a02-1-26d7a27d250c44e795b6261fc310f1c6.jpg 800w\"  \nsizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" \n            alt=\"Saydnaya's military prison, a high place in the repression of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Thursday, December 19, 2024.\" \n            width=\"664\" height=\"443\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2024\/12\/20\/0\/0\/8640\/5760\/664\/0\/75\/0\/1433e5f_e4c064bec17746e1a35d4962a45b9a02-1-26d7a27d250c44e795b6261fc310f1c6.jpg\" \n            alt=\"Saydnaya's military prison, a high place in the repression of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Thursday, December 19, 2024.\" \n            sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" \n            width=\"664\" height=\"443\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/source>\n        <\/picture>\n        <noscript><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2024\/12\/20\/0\/0\/8640\/5760\/664\/0\/75\/0\/1433e5f_e4c064bec17746e1a35d4962a45b9a02-1-26d7a27d250c44e795b6261fc310f1c6.jpg\" \n            alt=\"Saydnaya's military prison, a high place in the repression of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Thursday, December 19, 2024.\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/noscript><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Saydnaya&#8217;s military prison, a high place in the repression of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Thursday, December 19, 2024.<br \/>\n            <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Leo Correa \/ AP<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The Syrian presidency announced the creation of two national commissions focused on finding the **missing** and establishing **transitional justice** on Saturday, May 17. This announcement came over five months after the fall of the **Bashar al-Assad regime**, which has been accused of numerous **human rights abuses** for more than a decade of conflict. The war has claimed the lives of over **half a million** individuals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">An official decree was signed by **Ahmad al-Charaa**, the Syrian transition president\u2014a former jihadist responsible for toppling Bashar al-Assad. The decree, published on the presidency\u2019s official channels, established a **&#8221;National Commission for Missing Persons&#8221;** tasked with illuminating the fates of countless disappeared individuals and victims of **forced disappearances**.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">This commission has been charged with the responsibility of **investigating**, documenting, and establishing a national database of the missing and disappeared, while also providing **legal** and **humanitarian support** to their families.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">The Role of Transitional Justice<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">This newly formed commission will enjoy **financial** and **administrative independence**, allowing it to operate efficiently throughout Syrian territory. Mohammed Reda Jalkhi has been appointed to lead the commission, aiming to foster **national reconciliation** and progress in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Another decree by the acting president highlights the establishment of a **commission on transitional justice** responsible for uncovering the truth behind the **serious violations** perpetrated by the prior regime. This commission will work in conjunction with the relevant authorities to ensure damages are repaired for victims and to instill principles of non-recurrence and **national reconciliation** moving forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In March, a **constitutional declaration** was signed by Ahmad al-Charaa outlining a five-year transitional period during which a **Transitional Justice Committee** will be created. This committee is tasked with determining the means of accountability, establishing facts, and delivering justice to the victims and survivors of past governmental abuses.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">The Lasting Impact of the Syrian Conflict<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The establishment of these commissions represents a significant step towards addressing the **grievances** that have arisen from the prolonged Syrian conflict. The fate of tens of thousands of detainees, along with other missing individuals, embodies one of the most painful legacies of this ongoing crisis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">While the **civil war** initially erupted in 2011 amid brutal crackdowns on peaceful protests, the ramifications of the conflict have extended far beyond the battlefield. The societal impacts continue to echo, as families remain fragmented and many are left in a state of **perpetual grief** over their loved ones who have vanished.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The world watches closely as these commissions seek to uncover the truth, provide accountability, and offer hope for **justice** within a deeply fractured nation. Their success will significantly influence not only the future of Syria but also broader **regional stability**.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This article outlines the establishment of national commissions in Syria, focusing on their role in addressing missing persons and transitional justice, while ensuring clarity and consistency throughout.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Establishment of National Commissions in Post-Regime Syria Saydnaya&#8217;s military prison, a high place in the repression of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Thursday, December 19, 2024. Leo Correa \/ AP The Syrian presidency announced the creation of two national commissions focused on finding the **missing** and establishing **transitional justice** on Saturday, May 17. 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