Transitional justice stories

Sep 28, 2026

Italy convicts three Egyptian officials in absentia for 2016 kidnapping of Giulio Regeni

An Italian court convicted three Egyptian security officials in absentia for the 2016 kidnapping of student Giulio Regeni, whose tortured body was found days after his disappearance in Cairo. The officials were sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Sep 28, 202611 sources

Apr 28, 2026

Syria Begins First Public Trial of Assad-Era Officials in Damascus

A Syrian court held its first public hearing in the trial of ousted president Bashar al-Assad and senior officials from his former government. Former security chief Atef Najib appeared in person, while Assad and his brother Maher are being tried in absentia.

Apr 28, 20266 sources