BERLIN: Following the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime, families who recognized their loved ones in photographs taken by a whistleblower known as 'Caesar' are seeking justice for the victims. These images, depicting individuals tortured to death by the regime, have become pivotal in legal efforts against the perpetrators. According to Anadolu Agency, the collapse of the Baath regime has renewed focus on the photos captured by 'Caesar,' a military officer who documented corpses brought to military hospitals during the civil war. The images reportedly show approximately 11,000 victims aged between 20 and 40, revealing the systematic torture and inhumane treatment conducted by the regime. Yasmin Mashaan, a founding member of the Caesar Families Association, discussed the impact of these photographs on legal processes and their significance for the families of detainees. Association members have identified relatives through these photos and are continuing efforts to locate individuals who remain detained, tortured, or missing. Mashaan, now residing in Germany, shared her personal tragedy of identifying her brother in Caesar's images and losing four other siblings in Syria. She emphasized the importance of uncovering the final moments of their loved ones and achieving justice. Mashaan highlighted the pain endured by families during the identification process, noting the absence of funerals or body handovers. The association is collaborating with the International Commission on Missing Persons to locate mass graves and identify remains. Mashaan criticized Russia, China, and the Assad regime for hindering justice through international pressure. The Caesar Families Association, although not in direct contact with 'Caesar,' works with individuals close to him, providing evidence to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM), a UN organization established to investigate serious international crimes in Syria. The association awaits an international decision to bring the case to the International Criminal Court or establish a special tribunal for Syria. Mashaan also stressed the significance of a case filed by Canada and the Netherlands against Syria under the 1984 UN Convention Against Torture. She noted progress in legal cases in France and Germany, where some senior regime officials have been convicted or face arrest warrants. The association gathers accounts from individuals detained with their deceased loved ones to piece together their final moments. Reports indicate that Sednaya Military Prison, under the regime's Defense Ministry, became infamous for detaining anti-regime protesters following the 2011 uprisings. Investigations reveal mass executions and inhumane conditions at Sednaya, constituting crimes against humanity. Assad, Syria's leader for 24 years, fled to Russia after anti-regime groups seized control of Damascus, ending the Baath Party's rule since 1963.