Calls for justice and accountability in Syria are growing as the new authorities promise to deliver on their promises. However, many Syrians still face a daunting task, with widespread human rights abuses committed under the Assad regime. Sebastian Usher spoke with people affected by the war, including Umm Mazen, whose two sons were arrested and disappeared.
Umm Mazen recounts her struggles to find out what happened to her sons, with one receiving a death certificate but the other remaining unaccounted for. She demands divine justice, calling on Assad to be held accountable for his crimes.
Lawyer Hussein Issa has fought to bring justice to dozens of people accused of political crimes under the Assads. He believes that many judges who collaborated with the regime should face consequences and that establishing a strong judicial system is crucial for Syria’s future.
The new authorities have taken steps to reopen courts, but many questions remain about how they will deal with the past atrocities committed by the regime. The task of delivering retrospective justice is immense, but Issa remains optimistic, saying that a strong system will prevent future conflicts and fears.
As Syrians rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the war, they look to the new authorities to deliver on their promises of justice and accountability.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7r4gxjzyeo