Arbitrary Detention

Arbitrary detention without any legal arrest warrants is one of the most significant methods the Syrian government has resorted to in suppressing popular protests in Syria since March 2011. These violations have affected hundreds of thousands of Syrians, and were practiced by the security services and militias affiliated with the Syrian government to terrorize Syrians.

Publication date: November 2020 View PDF: English / Arabic        This study examines the experiences of 200 male and female detainees released from Adra Prison, who were more fortunate than others to arrive in Adra prison after an arrest experience during…

Publication date: November 2020 View PDF: English / Arabic      This report highlights the experiences of 344 families who have been made victims of enforced disappearances by the Syrian regime, including the first moment of the disappearance and what they knew about…

Publication date: November 2020 View PDF: English / Arabic    This report gives a basic understanding of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Syria, particularly in prison facilities. It starts with a historical context providing information on the history of SGBV…

Since the Syrian revolution began, the Syrian people have been subjected to many war crimes and human rights violations. This report reveals how victims of human rights violations in Syria are left without justice and effective support.

The book documents the experiences of women survivors of arbitrary detention who participated in workshops and trainings organized by The Day After, and these stories represent part of women’s experiences with political and social violence as well as other forms of violence.