Civil Society Statement Ahead of Cour De Cassation Hearing on Immunities for State Officials in the Case of Bashar Al-Assad

Statement by Civil Society Organizations on the Upcoming French Cour de Cassation Hearing Regarding Immunities for State Officials

On July 4, 2025, the French Cour de cassation will hold a landmark hearing to determine the legality of the arrest warrant issued for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. This hearing represents a pivotal moment in the global fight against impunity for crimes under international law, including chemical weapons attacks constituting war crimes and crimes against humanity.  The arrest warrant, originally issued in November 2023 by French invest…

Landmark hearing on immunity in al-Assad case - Civil Rights Defenders

The Cour de cassation in Paris, France. Photo: DXR On 4 July, France’s Cour de cassation will determine the legality of the arrest warrant issued for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The landmark hearing is a pivotal moment in the global fight against impunity for crimes under international law, including chemical weapons attacks that constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.  The arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad was originall…

Civil Society Statement Ahead of Cour de Cassation Hearing on Immunities for State Officials in the Case of Bashar al-Assad

Statement by Civil Society Organizations on the Upcoming French Cour de Cassation Hearing Regarding Immunities for State Officials On July 4, 2025, the French Cour de cassation will hold a landmark hearing to determine the legality of the arrest warrant issued for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. This hearing represents a pivotal moment in the global fight against impunity for crimes under international law, including chemical weapons at…