Investigations
76 Investigations | 4 DatasetsSyrian Archive investigates human rights violations in Syria through the data we archive, interviews we conduct and FOIA’s we request. These investigations have been featured in international media outlets, and are being used in ongoing court cases.
Datasets
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The Al Ghouta Chemical Attack Dataset
August 21, 2023Syrian Archive has preserved and analysed 564 open source materials documenting the 21 August 2013 sarin gas attack on Eastern and Western Ghouta in Syria.
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Attacks Against Medical Facilities
March 9, 2021Syrian Archive has preserved video documenting 410 separate, verified attacks between 2011 and 2020 against a total of 270 medical facilities in Syria.
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Russian Airstrikes Database
October 31, 2018Documentation of alleged Russian airstrikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure
chemical weapons attacks
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French Court of Appeal Validates Historic Arrest Warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: A Legal Milestone and Important Victory for Survivors
June 26, 2024press releaseJoint Statement by Syrian and International Civil Society Organizations and Victims’ Associations in support of investigating Bashar al-Assad for chemical attacks
May 9, 2024Joint Statement by Syrian and International Civil Society Organizations and Victims’ Associations in support of investigating Bashar al-Assad for chemical attacks
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New evidence on sarin gas attacks filed to Germany, France, and Sweden
April 4, 2022Civil society presents supplemental information on the sarin gas attacks on Ghouta and Khan Shaykhun, as a clear signal of accountability for illegal chemical attacks becomes more crucial than ever
press releaseFilling of criminal complaint in Sweden regarding the Sarin Gas Attacks in Syria
April 19, 2021Complaint is filed in Sweden against representatives of the Syrian government for their involvement in Sarin Gas Attacks in Syria
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Joint Statement: Atrocities in Syria Demand New Measures for Justice
April 15, 2021Syrian Archive Joins Statement with 14 other human rights organizations, calling for greater accountability for Syria’s war crimes
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Filling of criminal complaint in France regarding the chemical attacks in Syria
March 2, 2021Survivors and The Syrian Center For Media And Freedom OF Expression, with support from Syrian Archive and the Justice Initiative, seek French criminal investigations of chemical attacks
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Press Release: Criminal Complaint filed on behalf of sarin attack victims
October 6, 2020Syrian Archive Joins the Justice Initiative, and the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)
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The Khan Sheikhoun Chemical Attack, The Evidence So Far
April 5, 2017An investigation about The Khan Sheikhoun Chemical Attack
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Dataset of Verified Videos About Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria
December 13, 2016Dataset of Verified Videos About Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria
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Press Release of the Chemical Weapons Attack on Damascus
August 21, 2015The Syrian Archive Team on the 2nd anniversary of the chemical weapons attack on Ghouta, Syria
attacks on civilian infrastructure
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Attacks on six internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in the Idlib countryside
December 22, 2023Six camps in the vicinity of the village of Kafr Jalis in western Idlib countryside were hit by airstrikes and missiles.
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Russian airstrike on a vocational school and a vegetable market in Jisr al-Shughur
November 2, 2023
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Cluster Missile Attacks in the Kafr Jallis Camps, in the Western Countryside of Idlib
January 31, 2023An investigation into attacks hitting multiple IDP camps in the western countryside of Idlib
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The Use of Krasnopol Weapon Systems in Syria
December 14, 2022Two investigations show the use of Krasnopol weapon systems to target civilian infrastructure in Syria
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Attack impacts church, school, and civilian homes in Tal Tawil in the Hasakah countryside
November 22, 2022open source investigation about hitting a church and a school in Tal Tawil
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Alleged Russian airstrikes on ceasefire areas in Syria
November 10, 2022On the morning of 22 July 2022 , aerial attacks struck two different locations in Idlib
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Alleged Russian attacks on Hafsarja and Sahl al-Rouj in Idlib
October 26, 2022An investigation into two attacks impacting civilians in Idlib, the second allegedly targeting a former leader of the Katibat al Tawhid wal Jihad Brigadee
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The US raid in Atmeh
July 27, 2022An investigation into the US Raid in northern Syria against Islamic State Leader Al Qurashi
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Attack on civilian areas in the town of Ariha, south of Idlib
May 31, 2022An investigation into shelling along the main road in central Ariha
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Shelling of a fuel station and a home in the village of Termanin
March 3, 2022An investigation into shelling of a fuel station and a home in the village of Termanin in Idlib governorate
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Airstrikes on the Al Arshani Water Pump Station in Idlib
February 15, 2022An investigation into airstrikes on the Al Arshani Water Pump Station in Idlib
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The bombing of a bus in central Damascus
December 23, 2021An investigation into the bombing of a military bus in central Damascus
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Multiple rockets hit civilian homes in the town of Al Yadoudah
September 28, 2021An investigation into the multiple rocket strikes that hit civilian homes in the town of Al Yadoudah in Daraa
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Airstrikes hit shelters for the displaced in Maaret Masreen
July 13, 2021An investigation into several airstrikes that hit a school and poultry farms sheltering displaced people in Maaret Masreen in the Idlib countryside
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Airstrike on Al Hal Market in Maaret Al Numan
May 28, 2021Investigation reveals an airstrike hit Al Hal Market in Maaret Al Numan in late 2019
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Airstrikes on Radio Fresh and the Union of Revolutionary Bureaus
November 24, 2020Investigation reveals two bombs hit the station and building complex in Kafranbel pushing them out of service
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Airstrike killed IDPs fleeing Maaret Al Numan
November 6, 2020Investigation reveals an airstrike hit a car and tractor heading north out of Maaret Al Numan in late 2019
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Airstrikes on two markets, Industry City and two Civil Defense Centers in Idlib
October 12, 2020Investigation reveals airstrikes hit Civil Defense centers, Industry City and city markets in the Idlib governorate killing and injuring civilians
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Strike on the Martyr Abdo Salama School in Sarmin
August 24, 2020Investigation reveals a surface-to-surface missile potentially carrying cluster munitions hitting a school in eastern Sarmin
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Missile Destroyed Tents in IDP Camp in Qah
August 3, 2020Investigation reveals a surface-surface missile hit the old Qah IDP Camp in northwestern Idlib
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Saraqib's Market and Mosque Destroyed in Airstrike
July 13, 2020Investigation reveals an attack by multiple missiles that hit and severely damaged Al Zaweya mosque and Market Street in Saraqib
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Attack on Harem's market and residential complex
July 9, 2020Investigation reveals an attack by two missiles that hit and destroyed a market in Harem and a nearby residential complex
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Targeting Balyoun Market with airstrikes
May 25, 2020Investigation reveals market targeted by airstrikes
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Targeting civilians in public market in Al Atarib
December 20, 201769 civilians dead as a result of airstrikes that attacked Atarib market
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The Al-Jinah Mosque Complex Bombing
April 19, 2017An investigation about Al-Jinah Mosque Bombing
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CONFIRMED US Responsible for ‘Aleppo Mosque Bombing
April 18, 2017CONFIRMED US Responsible for ‘Aleppo Mosque Bombing
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Eyes on Aleppo
March 29, 2017Eyes on Aleppo - Visual Evidence Analysis of Human Rights Violations Committed in Aleppo
accountability
press releaseEvaluating Digital Open Source Imagery - A Guide for Judges and Fact-Finders
May 21, 2024Evaluating Digital Open Source Imagery: A Guide for Judges and Fact-Finders,' a groundbreaking resource authored by leading experts, is aimed at equipping judges and fact-finders with essential tools to effectively evaluate digital open source evidence in legal proceedings.
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Russian Hospital Attack in Syria: Syrian Archive Contributes to Filing at UN Human Rights Committee
May 2, 2024press release
French Magistrates Issue Arrest Warrants for Syria’s President Al-Assad and Three Associates for Chemical Weapons Attacks
November 14, 2023press release
Court finds Danish company Dan-Bunkering guilty of violating EU sanctions with supply of jet fuel to Russian military in Syria
December 16, 2021The Court determined that Dan-Bunkering must have known it was “overwhelmingly probable” that the Russian military would use the supplied jet fuel in Syria.
press releaseMEDIA STATEMENT: EIGHT YEARS AFTER THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS ATTACKS AT GHOUTA, INVESTIGATIONS HAVE BEEN OPENED IN THREE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
August 21, 2021On the eighth anniversary of the sarin gas attacks on Ghouta, Syrian Archive and partners share an update on criminal complaints filed in Germany, France, and Sweden
press releaseSyrian Archive joins statement calling for an EU Action Plan on impunity in Syria
June 23, 2021The evidence of atrocities against Syrian civilians is unparalleled in its breadth and quality, and an EU Action Plan on Impunity could help ensure the perpetrators are held accountable. Read the full statement signed by 16 organisations below
attacks on medical facilities
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Rocket shells hit Al Shifa Hospital in Afrin
July 26, 2021An investigation into a rocket attack on Al-Shifa Hospital in the city of Afrin
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Attacks on the Syria Charity Hospital in Azaz
May 20, 2021An investigation into the bombings of the Syria Charity hospital in Azaz
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Artillery shelling pushed the Primary Healthcare Center in Maaret Al Numan out of service
April 28, 2021An investigation into the strikes on the Primary Healthcare Center in Maaret Al Numan
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Guided artillery shells force the Al Atarib Surgical (Al Magahra) Hospital out of service
March 31, 2021An investigation into the the bombing of Al Atarib Surgical (Al Magahra) Hospital in western Aleppo
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Airstrikes on the Al Kinanah and Al Ferdous Hospitals
March 16, 2021An investigation into the bombing of Al Kinanah and Al Ferdous Hospitals in Daret Azza
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Airstrikes on Al Shami Hospital in Ariha
February 8, 2021Investigation reveals multiple airstrikes hitting a medical facility and residential neighborhood in Ariha
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Repeated Airstrikes on a Medical Point in Ehsim
September 25, 2020Investigation reveals the push of a medical point in Ehsim out of service by repeated airstrikes
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Medical Facilities Under Fire: Idlib Central Hospital
June 29, 2020An investigation into the targeting of a hospital in Idlib city
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Medical Facilities Under Fire: Busra Al Harir Healthcare Center
June 8, 2020investigation reveals the targeting of a health care center in Daraa
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Medical Facilities Under Fire: Kiwan Charitable Hospital
June 1, 2020Investigation reveals the destruction of a hospital operating in southwestern Idlib
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Medical Facilities Under Fire: Al Ikhlas hospital
January 24, 2020Investigation reveals Al Ikhlas hospital targeted with airstrikes
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Medical Facilities Under Fire: Al Iman hospital
January 17, 2020Investigation reveals hospital targeted with airstrikes
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Medical Facilities Under Fire: Al Zerbeh Primary Healthcare Center
January 15, 2020Joint investigation: Syrian Archive and Focus Aleppo
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Medical Facilities Under Fire: Dar Al-Hikma Hospital in Kafr Nabl, Idlib
August 6, 2019Investigation reveals Syrian government licensed hospital targeted with shelling and airstrikes
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Targeting Nabed Al Hayat Hospital in Hass Town in Idlib
May 8, 2019open source investigation about bombing Nabed Al Hayat Hospital in Hass
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Three Idlib Medical Facilities Attacked
February 19, 2018Three Idlib medical facilities serving a combined more than 100.000 people yearly were allegedly attacked in airstrikes attributed to Syrian or Russian forces
incidentThree Idlib Medical Facilities Attacked
February 19, 2018Three Idlib medical facilities serving a combined more than 100.000 people yearly were allegedly attacked in airstrikes attributed to Syrian or Russian forces
incidentThree Idlib Medical Facilities Attacked
February 19, 2018Three Idlib medical facilities serving a combined more than 100.000 people yearly were allegedly attacked in airstrikes attributed to Syrian or Russian forces
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February 19, 2018Three Idlib medical facilities serving a combined more than 100.000 people yearly were allegedly attacked in airstrikes attributed to Syrian or Russian forces
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Medical Facilities Under Fire
July 28, 2017An investigation about attacking 8 Syrian hospitals in Idlib
chemical supply chain
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Netherlands also prosecutes for exports to Syria
June 23, 2020This article was translated by Syrian Archive and originally appeared in Knack
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German and Belgian prosecutors urged to shed light on exports of dual-use goods to Syria
June 3, 2019Joint press release: OSJI, Trial International and Syrian Archive
press releaseGerman and Belgian authorities react to new findings on chemicals’ exports to Syria
March 27, 2019report
Belgium illegally shipped 168 tonnes of sarin precursor to Syria
April 18, 2018Jeff Deutch, additional reporting by Kristof Clerix from Knack
russian attacks
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Zardana residential neighborhood targeted with airstrikes
December 17, 201845 civilians dead as a result of airstrikes that attacked Zardana
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Alleged Russian airstrike targeted Talbiseh
November 26, 2018After collecting and analysing visual content published on social media platforms and news networks, Syrian Archive found the town of Talbiseh (Homs Province) was targeted by Russian airstrikes on 30 September 2015
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Dataset of Russian Attacks Against Syria's Civilians
May 13, 2016Dataset of Russian Attacks Against Syria's Civilians
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Fact Checking Russia’s Claim That It Didn’t Bomb A Mosque in Syria
November 1, 2015Fact Checking Russia’s Claim That It Didn’t Bomb A Mosque in Syria