Amnesty International Says Democracy Still Absent in Syria, Calls for Justice and Reconciliation

Amnesty International Says Democracy Still Absent in Syria, Calls for Justice and Reconciliation
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Amnesty International’s Secretary-General, Agnès Callamard, has urged a comprehensive investigation into human rights violations committed throughout Syria’s conflict, emphasizing accountability and compensation for victims as essential steps toward genuine national reconciliation. Her remarks came during a visit to Daraya, a city that witnessed severe destruction and violence over the past years.

Callamard stated that democracy in Syria remains “missing,” despite current political and social changes she described as “promising beginnings.” She noted that existing developments fall short of guaranteeing a true and lasting democratic transition.

She stressed that any meaningful reconciliation process must include full recognition of the abuses committed during the war, along with credible mechanisms to uncover the truth and bring perpetrators to justice. Compensation for victims, she added, must be treated as a fundamental right for those who have suffered throughout the prolonged conflict.

According to Callamard, truth-seeking and reparations will help end widespread denial surrounding the violations endured by the Syrian people and serve as crucial foundations for peace and justice. Her comments come at a sensitive time as conflict persists in parts of Syria, while international pressure grows for a national reconciliation effort to restore security and stability across the country.