Public trials began Tuesday at the Palace of Justice in Aleppo for individuals accused of committing violations during the coastal region events, with victims’ families in attendance.
The first session involved seven detainees charged with inciting sectarian strife, theft, and attacks on members of the Internal Security Forces and the Syrian Arab Army. The second session focused on seven suspects accused of theft and murder.
The committee previously reported that on March 6, remnants of the former regime carried out coordinated attacks across Lattakia, Tartous, and Hama, targeting army and security installations. The attacks, involving heavy, medium, and light weapons, killed 238 security personnel and army members. Investigators have identified 265 suspects linked to illegal armed groups associated with the Assad regime, accused of armed robbery, sectarian incitement, torture, and murder.
The committee has also verified 1,426 victims, including 90 women, primarily civilians, and confirmed 298 suspects involved in violations through witness testimony, digital evidence, and cooperation with the Ministry of Defense.
The independent fact-finding committee was established by presidential decree in March and tasked with investigating the events and reporting its findings to the Presidency and the judicial system.
