Meeting with the International Independent Mechanism for Missing Persons

On February 7, 2025, the Syrian Legal Development Program organised a coordination meeting at Madaniya’s office in Damascus, bringing together the International Independent Mechanism for Missing Persons team, including its chairperson, as well as representatives from Syrian civil society, including associations and families of the victims. The meeting focused on discussing mechanisms for addressing the issue of missing persons in Syria in the post-Assad era. The meeting aimed to set priorities for Syrian civil society organisations and victim associations, particularly following the release of detainees from prisons previously controlled by the Assad regime. The discussions also highlighted the emerging challenges in the search for the missing and the role of the international mechanism in Syria, its communication channels with government entities, and coordination with Syrian organisations and relevant bodies.