Summary
In Syria, many people, like Ziad Mahmoud al-Amayiri, want justice for crimes they believe were committed during Bashar al-Assad's leadership. The new Syrian leadership, which took over after Assad, is trying to handle these demands for justice while also maintaining peace. However, delays in addressing these issues have led to an increase in revenge killings and unrest.
Key Facts
- Ziad Mahmoud al-Amayiri seeks justice for his 10 missing family members, allegedly taken by a pro-Assad militia in 2013.
- Fadi Saqr, once a commander of this militia, was given safe passage by Syria's new leadership and is not facing trial.
- The new leadership in Syria is led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who promised to focus on civil peace and criminal prosecution.
- Over 1,300 people have died in revenge-related actions since Bashar al-Assad was removed from power.
- Clashes on the Syrian coast and in Suwayda have resulted in hundreds of deaths.
- The head of the National Commission for Transitional Justice, Abdel Basit Abdel Latif, warns against delays in the justice process.
- Syria's current government is working to balance the demands for justice with the need to keep the peace.
