Amnesty International Calls for Publication of Full Report by Fact-Finding Committee on Coastal Events

Amnesty International has called on Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a to publish the full report of the fact-finding committee formed to investigate the events on the Syrian coast last March, emphasizing the need to hold those responsible accountable and ensure the rights of the victims and their families.

In a statement, the Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at the organization, Kristin Bakerly, said that President Al-Shar'a must "commit to publishing the full results of the fact-finding committee's investigations into the events in coastal areas".

Bakerly affirmed that "survivors and the families of the victims have the right to know what happened, who is responsible, and the measures the authorities will take to achieve justice", adding that "only independent and impartial investigations can lead to fair and reliable trials".

The Amnesty International official stressed that "victims and the public have the right to know the methodology followed by the committee and its final conclusions", calling for "effective compensation to be provided to survivors and affected families".

Amnesty International pointed out that President Al-Shar'a, following the events, pledged to hold the perpetrators accountable "with full justice and without leniency", noting that "the time has come to fulfill this promise and demonstrate the commitment of the Syrian authorities to prevent targeting of communities on religious or political grounds".