A triumph for families of Syria’s disappeared

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After years of international inaction over the issue of mass enforced disappearances in Syria UN member states at the General Assembly have voted to establish an international institution dedicated to uncovering the fate and whereabouts of more than 100,000 forcibly disappeared and missing persons in Syria. The vote is a direct result of years of campaigning and advocacy efforts spearheaded by 10 Syrian family and victim associations who make up the Truth and Justice Charter. Reacting to the news, Laila Kiki, The Syria Campaign’s Director said: “This outcome is testament to the unfailing courage, tireless work and dedication of victim and family associations who instead of being crushed by the uncertainty and suffering they have endured, have come together demonstrating strength, hope and solidarity to advocate for their own cause with remarkable results. We are in awe of their bravery and all they have accomplished.”