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Syrian Parliament Votes to Formalize Abolition of Assad-Era Counter-Terrorism Court
Just the facts
The Counter-Terrorism Court was established in 2012 and prosecuted thousands of Syrian citizens for offenses classified as terrorism-related during the Syrian civil war. Following the fall of the Assad administration in December 2024, President Ahmed al-Sharaa dismissed 67 judges tied to the tribunal in June 2025. The new legislative vote officially vacates the court's prior decisions and mandates the return of property confiscated under its orders. Separately, demonstrators blocked the M4 highway near Tal Tamr to protest recent fuel price increases of 30 percent for petrol and 40 percent for diesel following the removal of state fuel subsidies.
Why this is news
The Syrian parliament voted to formally abolish the Counter-Terrorism Court established in 2012 under former President Bashar al-Assad. The legislative action nullifies the legal effects of all rulings issued by the tribunal since its inception.
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