Brussels, January 28 – Robert Petit, Head of the IIIM, participated in a panel discussion organized by the European Parliament, titled “Exchange of Views on Truth, Justice, and Accountability in Syria.”
During the session, Mr. Petit stressed the importance of Syrians defining what justice will look like for them. He also highlighted the critical role the EU plays providing support in Syria.
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Watch the full video here.
‘We have the case files, we have the evidence’: Head of UN Mechanism on Syria war crimes
Earlier today, the IIIM Head Robert Petit spoke to France 24 about the IIIM response to the new justice opportunities in Syria. When asked about the impact of the regime fall on IIIM’s work, Robert Petit, said “it has potentially opened up a source of evidence against the regime and its allies that was here to fore not available. It has led to hope that accountability for crimes committed in Syria since March 2011 is now within reach”.
Watch the full interview with France 24 here: We have the case files, we have the evidence’: Head of UN Mechanism on Syria war crimes – Perspective
Will those responsible for atrocities in Syria finally face justice?
UN News interviewed Mr. Petit from his offices in Geneva and began by asking him to describe the reactions of the Syrians he met during his visit.
Read the full interview here
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IIIM Head interview with Al-Jazeera Mubasher
The Head of the UN Accountability Mechanism in Syria stated: “There are serious crimes, notably the enforced disappearance of thousands of Syrians and the use of chemical weapons.”
Watch the full interview here
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Watch IIIM Head, Robert Petit’s interview with CBC here.
