Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic
Decree No. (20) of 2025 Establishing the National Authority for Transitional Justice
Based on the powers granted to the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, and in accordance with the provisions of the Constitutional Declaration, and in the belief in the necessity of achieving transitional justice as a fundamental pillar for building a state of law, ensuring the rights of victims, and achieving comprehensive national reconciliation, the following is declared:
An independent body called the “National Authority for Transitional Justice” will be formed.
It aims to uncover the truth about the grave violations caused by the former regime, hold those responsible accountable in coordination with the relevant authorities, compensate the victims, and consolidate the principles of non-repetition and national reconciliation.
Mr. Abdul Basit Abdul Latif is appointed as Chairman of the Authority, and is charged with forming the working team and establishing the internal regulations within a period not exceeding (30) days from the date of this announcement.
The Authority has a legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and exercises its duties throughout all Syrian territories.
MHD Ibrahim
