Robert Petit, Head of the IIIM, joined Florence Blanc on Medi 1 to discuss the recent collapse of the Assad regime and the distressing images emerging from Syria.
He added, “We are now turning our focus to this opportunity for justice, though its exact form remains uncertain at this stage. This process must be guided by the will of the Syrian people. Accessing the crime scene is a priority, but the immediate need is to ensure the preservation and safeguarding of evidence. Syrian actors and current authorities have highlighted the critical importance of this effort. Preserving evidence is essential to guarantee its future use without questions of authenticity or origin, which are fundamentally crucial.”
Listen to the interview in French here