Summary
Syria's new transitional government is working on establishing justice and the rule of law following the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule. The Justice Minister, Mazhar al-Wais, has stated that the government has saved important court documents and plans to investigate crimes from the war. Some critics believe the efforts focus too much on past abuses, while current violence remains a concern.
Key Facts
- Syria's transitional government aims to focus on justice and law after Bashar al-Assad’s fall.
- Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais gave his first interview since taking this role.
- The ministry protected court archives from being destroyed.
- The government plans to prosecute war-related crimes.
- Some say the focus is too narrow, concentrating mainly on Assad-era issues.
- There is ongoing violence and sectarian revenge in the country.
- The efforts aim to address both past and present issues of justice and accountability.
