Following President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s reshuffle of governors and ministers, questions have emerged over whether the appointments reflect growing public discontent or signal a preference for trust and security control over participation and competence. The post Al-Sharaa’s shakeup: A merit-based state, or a circle of trust? appeared first on Syria Direct .

As the trial of former Assad regime security official Atef Najib moves forward, some lawyers and human rights experts warn that it may be premature in the absence of a legal framework for transitional justice. The post As Atef Najib’s trial proceeds, what legal basis exists for transitional justice? appeared first on Syria Direct .