“After more than a decade of mass political violence, the Assad regime has collapsed. Does this mean it can now be held accountable for its crimes? Volume XLV staff editor Léa d’Oznobichine argues that while Assad’s downfall opens up new paths towards accountability for Assad’s crimes, much will ultimately depend on the political agenda of the new government. This post explores the potential implications of Assad’s downfall on universal jurisdiction, the Syrian justice system, the International Criminal Court, and the possibility of a specialized tribunal for chemical weapons.”
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