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North Press Obtains Draft of Syria’s Constitutional Declaration

The draft constitutional declaration obtained by North Press stipulates that the President of the Republic must be Muslim, with Islamic jurisprudence serving as the primary source of legislation. It also affirms the independence of the judiciary and designates Arabic as the official language of the stat

Difficulties in Burying Victims on Syria’s Coast

On Tuesday, the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) released a preliminary report estimating that at least 803 people were killed in Latakia, Tartus, and Hama between March 6 and March 10 as a result of recent violence.

Syria’s National Dialogue Conference: A Sham Exercise?

Hassan al-Dgheim, the conference spokesperson, insisted that the dialogue is a serious endeavor, claiming that its outcomes will inform future constitutional reforms, economic policies, and institutional restructuring, Enab Baladi writes.

Former Minister and War Criminal Surrenders to Syrian Authorities

Al-Shaar’s criminal record extends beyond Syria. During the years of Syrian military occupation in Lebanon, he was one of the key enforcers of repression, particularly during the tenure of notorious Syrian intelligence chief Ghazi Kanaan.

The Perilous Delay of Transitional Justice: Homs as a Case Study

The widespread violations, killings, massacres, and repression that began in 2011 necessitate the immediate establishment of a specialized transitional justice body, Ammar Dayoub writes for Al-Araby al-Jadeed.