3 stories for 2026-03-18 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence · Syria
A national investigation committee looking into events that occurred in Sweida in July has revealed that 23 elements from the General Security and Ministry of Defense have been arrested and are facing trial on charges of committing violations.
A jury in Los Angeles found a former Syrian government official guilty of charges related to his role directing prisons under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the conviction.
A prisoner swap between Damascus and Suwayda has opened new negotiations after months of deadlock. However, internal divisions and questions over representation remain obstacles to resolving the dispute.