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Over 6,000 Assad Regime Officers Documented for War Crimes, Syrian Rights Group Reports

DAMASCUS: The Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented over 6,000 officers from Bashar al-Assad's regime as being involved in war crimes, according to the organization's director, Fadl Abdulghani. In a recent interview, Abdulghani called for swift legal action against those implicated and urged Syria's new government to establish a national court dedicated to prosecuting these war crimes. According to Anadolu Agency, Abdulghani emphasized the importance of justice in preventing potential acts of revenge from the families of victims. He stated that achieving justice would enable Syrians to contribute to the country's reconstruction efforts. To facilitate this process, he called for international support, including expertise and financial resources, to create an independent judiciary in Syria. Abdulghani highlighted ongoing human rights violations, such as torture and killings in detention centers, and revealed that the Syrian Network for Human Rights has gathered evidence of over 200,000 deaths attribu ted to Assad's regime. He stressed the necessity of compensating the victims and holding all perpetrators accountable for their actions. In addition to calling for justice, Abdulghani urged unity among Syrians and advocated for the establishment of a democratic system in the country, comparable to nations with guaranteed rights. He also expressed appreciation for the support from neighboring countries, notably Trkiye, Jordan, and Lebanon. Bashar al-Assad, who led Syria for 24 years, fled to Russia after anti-regime groups gained control of Damascus, marking the end of the Baath Party's rule that had lasted since 1963.