UN investigators have found that despite concerns about the destruction of evidence in Syria under Bashar al-Assad’s rule, there is still plenty of evidence available for pursuing accountability and criminal justice. The sudden ousting of Assad has allowed the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria to gain access to the country, with families searching former prisons and detention centers for evidence of disappeared relatives. While some evidence has been tampered with or destroyed, there is optimism that duplicate evidence exists elsewhere and efforts are being made to preserve remaining evidence for future accountability processes.
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Iran says no nuclear deal if deprived of ‘peaceful activities’
Iran stated it will not accept a nuclear agreement that limits its "peaceful activities," specifically uranium enrichment, and is urging the US to lift sanctions as part of the negotiations ongoing since April. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran's commitment to its civil nuclear program, while the IAEA's Rafael Grossi called for increased transparency following reports of enhanced uranium enrichment. Amidst these tensions, Iran vowed to continue enriching uranium "with or without a deal," and...
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