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Wide Controversy Surrounding Interim Justice Minister's Meeting with Turkish Legal Delegation
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Ignoring Minister's Past and Turkey's Crimes Reflects Disregard for Syrians' Rights and Double Standards in Handling Violations
A meeting between the interim caretaker government's Justice Minister, Shadi al-Weisi, and a delegation of Turkish lawyers to discuss war crimes sparked outrage and ridicule, especially after a video surfaced showing him participating in the execution of two women during the Syrian war years.
Social media users prominently highlighted the irony of appointing someone involved in crimes as Justice Minister. Lawyer Nasreen al-Hamoud questioned: "Is this how Syria builds civilization?"
Users expressed shock at overlooking the minister's violent past. Abdul Aziz al-Mousa commented: "There will come a day when we hold you accountable," while others compared the situation to practices of the former regime.
Activists mocked discussing war crimes with a Turkish delegation, questioning Turkey's ongoing violations in northern Syria. Ali Hammo asked: "And are the crimes committed by Turkey going to be accounted for or not?"
Commentators highlighted the stark irony of a person involved in field executions meeting with human rights lawyers. Jwan Rashid remarked: "So you're telling me a state that committed war crimes sent specialized war crimes lawyers to discuss with a war crimes-committing minister?"
Observers view appointing a war crimes suspect as Justice Minister as continuation of violence and impunity, emphasizing the need for a system ensuring judicial independence and preventing criminals from controlling justice institutions.
Human rights activists demanded investigations into the minister's participation in execution operations, insisting accountability must include all parties, including officials in the interim government and Turkish forces.
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