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Title: Syrian Regime’s People’s Assembly Passes Controversial Asset Seizure Law: A Violation of Human Rights and International Law

SNHR’s damning report highlights the controversial new law passed on November 30, 2023, by the Syrian regime’s People’s Assembly.

The People’s Assembly: A Puppet in the Syrian Regime’s Hands

The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) released a report titled, “Analysis of Syria’s Controversial New Asset Seizure Law.” The report criticizes the People’s Assembly of Syria for authorizing the seizure and management of assets under unappealable judicial rulings.

  • The SNHR argues that the People’s Assembly has no legitimate authority over Syrian people
  • It has become a de facto mechanism for formalizing laws used to violate citizens’ rights

Disregard for Human Rights and International Law

The Syrian regime is under fire for employing laws that defy fundamental human rights and international law.

  • The legislative and judicial branches’ power has been eroded by the executive branch
  • No minister has been held accountable or dismissed since 2011
  • The assembly blindly supports the regime’s government, perpetrating crimes against humanity

Seizure of Assets and Funds

The report details the seizure of assets belonging to a wide range of Syrians and potential violations of property ownership laws.

  • Criticizes the retroactive application of the new law
  • Over 135,974 Syrian citizens arbitrarily detained or forcibly disappeared
  • Unwarranted power given to the regime to seize and manage citizens’ assets

International Community’s Role

The report calls upon the UN Security Council and UN to take action and condemn the Syrian regime’s actions.

  • A political resolution in Syria in accordance with Geneva Communiqué 1 and Security Council resolutions 2118 and 2254
  • Condemnation of the regime’s manipulation of the legislative and judicial branches

UN Human Rights Agency’s Role

The report urges the UN Human Rights Agency to issue a statement condemning the Syrian regime’s disregard for the human rights of its citizens.

  • Release political prisoners as per Geneva Communiqué 1 and Security Council resolutions 2118 and 2254
  • Demand the cessation of the operations of exceptional security courts
  • Condemn the manipulation of the issue of political prisoners and their assets
  • Address the continued detention of tens of thousands of Syrians without proper trials or evidence