Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

Rule Changes

Monitoring trials; warning against selective justice

A Syrian military court sentenced two former Assad loyalists to death on October 15 and gave prison terms to five members of the new government's security forces, including 20 years for intentional homicide and three years for torture. Judges at the Aleppo court acquitted two security personnel and sentenced a third former regime supporter to 12 years.

Updated Oct 20

Force in Play

As of August 2026: Tracking the strike and its trigger

Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on August 23, the highest-level session yet between the two governments. Syria's foreign minister led a delegation that included army and intelligence chiefs, but the meeting did not stop the attacks: Israel bombed targets near Damascus and in Lebanon days later.

Updated Aug 27