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Does Syria need the International Criminal Court?

Michael Neumann

Kenneth Roth, who was executive director of Human Rights Watch from 1993 to 2022, tells us that Syria "needs" the International Criminal Court, which holds its sessions at The Hague.  His 'explanation' is more an insult and display of ignorance than an explanation.A few comments.First:Syria's...

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Justice in Defeat: For Syrians, what now?

Michael Neumann

Assad, a monster, has won.  He has a firm grasp on all major cities and ports:  Aleppo, Damascus, Hama, Homs, Tartus.  He has enough control of even the most restive regions, the Daraa and Sweida Governates, to ensure his survival.  His lack of control near the Turkish border is a mere annoyance....

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