📰 Syrian government launches public hearings on coastal massacres  

DAMASCUS, syria-seizes-massive-captagon-and-hashish-shipment-in-central-desert/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 Syria seizes massive captagon and hashish shipment in central desert">syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria (North Press) – The National Commission for Investigation and Fact-Finding of the syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian transitional administration declared that its first public hearings for suspects accused of committing massacres in the coastal region of the country will begin on Monday. Jumaa al-Anzi, head of the commission, stated that the launch of the public sessions marks a significant development in addressing the “abuses committed during the incidents. ” “The first public trials of those accused of violations in the Syrian coastal events begin today, Monday,” he wrote in a post on the X platform in Arabic. Al-Anzi added that the hearings will be open to both local and international media outlets to ensure transparency and public access to the judicial process. He pointed out that the commission is fully aware of “the magnitude and complexity of the case and the level of accuracy required in legal attribution, criminal classification, prosecution, arrests, and all other details. ” He emphasized the importance of the proceedings, calling them “a matter of great significance to the families of the victims and to all those concerned with justice and fairness.

It is especially crucial for us as we see the commission’s outputs being implemented on the ground. Moreover, ” In the days following the coastal events that erupted in March—resulting in the deaths of hundreds, as per various reports—the Syrian Presidency declared the formation of the National Commission for Investigation and Fact-Finding to examine the causes, violations, and accountability mechanisms. Deadly unrest swept through Syria’s coastal region in March, leading to widespread massacres and significant civilian casualties. The events sparked strong domestic and international reactions, prompting the Syrian Presidency to establish the National Commission for Investigation and Fact-Finding under the transitional administration.

The commission’s mandate includes documenting violations, identifying perpetrators, and proposing accountability measures. Public trials represent a significant step in the government’s efforts to demonstrate transparency and respond to demands for justice, particularly for families of the victims. Human rights groups and observers continue to monitor the process closely, highlighting concerns about due process, political pressure, and the broader implications for transitional justice in Syria. Indeed, on March 6, the Syrian coastal region, particularly Latakia Governorate, experienced intense clashes between security troops of the transitional government and armed groups loyal to the ousted Assad regime.

The clashes erupted when pro-Assad insurgents launched coordinated attacks in areas like Jableh, leading to significant casualties among security personnel. In response, the government troops…