Presidency of the Republic: Presidential Decree for the Formation of the National Authority for Transitional Justice

Decree No. 20 of 2025 for the Formation of the National Authority for Transitional Justice

Based on the powers granted to the President of the Syrian Arab Republic and in accordance with the provisions of the constitutional declaration, and believing in the necessity of achieving transitional justice as a fundamental pillar for building a state of law, ensuring the rights of victims, and achieving comprehensive national reconciliation, it is announced as follows:

An independent authority named “National Authority for Transitional Justice” is established.

This authority is concerned with uncovering the truth about the grave violations caused by the fallen regime, holding those responsible accountable in coordination with relevant authorities, compensating the harm inflicted on victims, and establishing principles of non-recurrence and national reconciliation.

Abdul Basit Abdul Latif is appointed as the head of the authority and is tasked with forming a working team and establishing internal regulations within a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of this announcement.

The authority enjoys legal personality, financial independence, and administrative autonomy, and it carries out its tasks throughout the Syrian Arab Republic.