The arrival of Syrian rebels in Damascus marked the end of former President Bashar Assad's tyranny, after more than 15,000 torture deaths under his rule.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights blames the Syrian military for 98% of the tortures and arbitrary arrests, with Assad's regime as the primary actor.
Patrick Kroker from ECCHR emphasizes the need for Syria to address its violent past while managing the potential impulse for revenge into constructive actions.
The possibility of holding Assad accountable through the International Criminal Court hinges on the new power dynamics in Syria and the legal constraints involved.
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