"As Syria turns the page after Bashar al-Assad's fall, the transitional government promises justice, truth, and rule of law."
"In his first interview since taking office, Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais tells Talk to Al Jazeera how his ministry preserved the regime's court archives from destruction and plans to prosecute crimes from the war years."
"But critics say the process is too narrow, focused only on Assad-era abuses, while violence and sectarian reprisals create new victims still awaiting accountability."
The transitional government in Syria commits to justice, truth, and rule of law following Bashar al-Assad's fall. The justice ministry preserved regime court archives from destruction and plans prosecutions for crimes committed during the war. Critics contend that accountability efforts focus mainly on Assad-era abuses and neglect ongoing violence, militia actions, and sectarian reprisals that have produced new victims. Preserved court archives provide critical evidence for prosecutions. Broader investigations must address reprisals, militia violence, and civilian suffering across communities. Transparent trials, witness protection, and an independent judiciary are essential to build trust, prevent further grievances, and support long-term stability.
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