Syrian Foreign Ministry Urges International Organizations to Share Information on Violations and Missing Persons

Welat TV - Erbil

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has called on international organizations and relevant bodies to share information, documents, and records related to violations committed in Syria with the competent national institutions, in a move aimed at helping uncover the fate of missing persons and supporting efforts toward transitional justice and accountability.

In a statement published through its official platforms on Sunday, June 7, 2026, the ministry said that the right of victims and their families to know the truth constitutes a fundamental pillar of justice and the rule of international law.

The ministry stressed that the value of information, documents, and evidence lies not merely in their preservation and archiving but in their effective use to serve victims and their families and to support pathways toward justice and national recovery. It added that the timely sharing of information can help alleviate the suffering of victims and their relatives, while also supporting the work of the National Commission for Transitional Justice and the National Commission for Missing Persons, thereby contributing to the strengthening of civil peace and social stability.

The Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to constructive cooperation with international partners, organizations, and entities possessing relevant information, documents, or evidence related to Syria, with the aim of uncovering the truth about violations committed against victims and making the findings available to the public.

On May 21, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced Syria’s accession to the Global Initiative to Renew Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, stating that the step was intended to strengthen the country’s engagement within the international system and reinforce the principles of international humanitarian law.