Investigations
81 Investigations | 5 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
attacks on civilian infrastructure
incident
Attacks on six internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in the Idlib countryside
December 22, 2023
incident
Russian airstrike on a vocational school and a vegetable market in Jisr al-Shughur
November 2, 2023
incident
Cluster Missile Attacks in the Kafr Jallis Camps, in the Western Countryside of Idlib
January 31, 2023
incident
The attack impacting the Syrian Civil Defence Centre in the village of Qastoun
December 13, 2022incident
Attack impacts church, school, and civilian homes in Tal Tawil in the Hasakah countryside
November 22, 2022
incident
Airstrikes on two markets, Industry City and two Civil Defense Centers in Idlib
October 12, 2020
chemical weapons attacks
Press Release
Bashar Al-Assad can be prosecuted in France, but the Court missed an opportunity to make history
July 26, 2025Press Release
Last instance hearing on Bashar al-Assad's arrest warrant and immunity for chemical weapons attacks
July 3, 2025
press release
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 release
Joint Statement by Syrian and International Civil Society Organizations and Victims’ Associations in support of investigating Bashar al-Assad for chemical attacks
May 9, 2024press release
Filling of criminal complaint in Sweden regarding the Sarin Gas Attacks in Syria
April 19, 2021press release
Filling of criminal complaint in France regarding the chemical attacks in Syria
March 2, 2021press release
Press Release: Criminal Complaint filed on behalf of sarin attack victims
October 6, 2020
accountability
press releaseEvaluating Digital Open Source Imagery - A Guide for Judges and Fact-Finders
May 21, 2024press release
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, 2021press releaseMEDIA STATEMENT: EIGHT YEARS AFTER THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS ATTACKS AT GHOUTA, INVESTIGATIONS HAVE BEEN OPENED IN THREE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
August 21, 2021press release
Syrian Archive joins statement calling for an EU Action Plan on impunity in Syria
June 23, 2021attacks on medical facilities
incident
Artillery shelling pushed the Primary Healthcare Center in Maaret Al Numan out of service
April 28, 2021
chemical supply chain
incident
German and Belgian prosecutors urged to shed light on exports of dual-use goods to Syria
June 3, 2019press release
