Acknowledgement The present report could not have been produced without the courage of all the witnesses and victims interviewed, along with efforts made by STJ field researchers who conducted these interviews throughout the first eight months of 2018. STJ would like to warmly thank all editors, researchers, lawyers, designers and others, who contributed in writing, editing, proofreading, translating and designing this report. For an opinion and feedback on this version of the report, please email us at: editor@stj-sy.org About Syrians for Truth and Justice Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) is an independent, nongovernmental organization whose members include Syrian human rights defenders, advocates and academics of different backgrounds and nationalities. The initiative strives for Syria, where all Syrian citizens (males and females) have dignity, equality, justice and equal human rights.

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