Syria to abolish Assad-era 'Terrorism Court,' review 90,000+ cases
A new bill aims to reverse convictions and restore confiscated property from the court that operated under the previous government.
Syria plans to abolish a specialized court that operated during the Assad era and has been accused of mass convictions, according to reports citing the new Syrian government. The bill seeks to review more than 90,000 cases previously heard by the tribunal.
The government intends to reverse the effects of previous rulings and return confiscated property to those affected by the court's decisions, according to Anadolu Agency.
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- Syria to abolish Assad-era ‘Terrorism Court’ to restore rights in 90,000-plus cases — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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