Justice Minister, Mazhar al-Wais, confirmed on Tuesday that there is no place in the current phase for revenge or abuses, but rather for rights, accountability, and rejecting impunity.
“We are writing a new chapter in the record of justice for Syria’s future,” al-Wais said in a post on the X platform, emphasizing the entrenchment of judicial independence, the rule of law, and a phase built on transparency and fairness.
Earlier in the day, the first public trial session was held at the Aleppo Justice Palace for 14 defendants accused of violations during the coastal events that took place last March.
The first part of the proceedings involved seven detainees from remnants of the regime’s irregular elements, charged with inciting sectarian strife, theft, and assaulting Internal Security Forces and the Syrian Arab Army. Their hearings were adjourned until December 18.
Amer Dhawa
