Date of Publication: 18th of November 2024

The legal and political movement emerging from the pain and suffering of the families of forcibly disappeared, missing, and detained individuals in Syria represents a prominent form of resilience and resistance against the injustice and oppression practiced by the Syrian authorities and other de facto powers in various areas of control. The issue of detainees and forcibly disappeared persons is one of the most sensitive and humanitarian crises in Syria, with thousands of families suffering from the disappearance of their loved ones in prisons run by parties to the Syrian conflict, where they endure torture, mistreatment, and a lack of fair trials.
The movement of associations founded by the families and relatives of the missing and forcibly disappeared reflects a strong will to seek truth and justice. These families organize peaceful protests and events to demand the immediate release of their loved ones and to uncover the fate of the missing. Participants in this peaceful movement utilize various media platforms, including social media, public demonstrations, and activities aimed at rallying public opinion, to spread their message and draw attention to the suffering of detainees, forcibly disappeared persons, and their families.

The families’ peaceful struggle receives support from human rights organizations, as the persistent efforts of the families and associations of the victims reflect the determination of Syrians to reach truth and justice. The issues of detention, enforced disappearance, and loss remain central in the struggle to achieve human rights and fundamental freedoms.