UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said thousands of victims and survivors in Syria continue to demand justice, stressing that holding ousted President Bashar al-Assad and officials implicated in past abuses accountable is a critical step toward rebuilding the country on a foundation of rights and the rule of law. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, June 15, 2026, Türk said the pursuit of justice remains a …