On this historic day, the Syrian people reclaimed their country after decades of dictatorship, oppression, and unimaginable suffering under the former Assad regime. SSJ extends its heartfelt congratulations to every Syrian who believed in this revolution, who fought for their dignity, and who never surrendered even in the darkest moments. This is our victory. It is the victory of every martyr, every detainee, and every family who refused to lose hope.

But liberation is not the end of the struggle; it is only the beginning. The wounds of suffering, loss, and enforced disappearance run deep, and they continue to shape the daily lives of countless Syrian families. Many are still searching for their loved ones, uncertain whether they are alive or dead. Survivors of detention, torture, and displacement face the immense challenge of rebuilding their lives from the foundations of trauma and disruption. Justice, despite the fall of the regime, remains painfully unfulfilled.

SSJ is committed to standing alongside the Syrian people as they enter this new chapter. Our work is dedicated to healing these wounds, supporting the reconstruction of a stronger and more dignified Syria, and ensuring that the pursuit of justice is never abandoned or forgotten.

Justice Is the Foundation of Syria’s Future

The former Assad regime exercised an authoritarian system of absolute control. It treated Syrian citizens who sought democracy as a direct threat to its hold on power and responded by besieging communities, imprisoning civilians, and systematically torturing its own people. Through scorched-earth military tactics, including the use of chemical weapons, the regime destroyed entire cities and forced millions to flee across borders as refugees. These crimes cannot be erased, ignored, or forgiven without full and uncompromising accountability.

SSJ firmly believes that those responsible for these atrocities—including Bashar al-Assad and the senior officials who orchestrated and enabled these crimes—must be brought to trial. Justice is not an act of revenge; it is the essential path to genuine reconciliation, and it is the only way to offer closure to survivors and the families of the disappeared and the deceased.

To advance this goal, SSJ works closely with victims’ associations, survivor networks, and international legal experts. Together, we help ensure that evidence is securely preserved, that testimonies are accurately documented, and that meaningful avenues for justice are pursued both within Syria and through international judicial mechanisms.