Protecting Mass Graves and Upholding the Rights of Families of the Missing in Syria

The Syria Regional Desk at the Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre has issued a statement emphasizing the urgent need to protect mass graves and burial sites in Syria. These sites are critical for ensuring accountability, uncovering the fate of the missing, and safeguarding the rights of families.

The statement, available in both Arabic and English, highlights international legal obligations and calls on all relevant actors to prioritize this pressing issue.

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