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UN Urged to Address Syria's Rising Violence Against Women

9/30/2025

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Hanadi Zahlout addressed the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on 20 September, condemning ongoing atrocities in Syria post-Assad.
She urged transitional justice, accountability for perpetrators, and unified military council to restore order.
Zahlout highlighted displaced citizens and women’s protection amid rising violence.
Reports show a surge in violence against women and social-media spectacles without accountability; the government remains silent.

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Hanadi Zahlout addressed the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on 20 September, condemning ongoing atrocities in Syria post-Assad.
She urged transitional justice, accountability for perpetrators, and unified military council to restore order.
Zahlout highlighted displaced citizens and women’s protection amid rising violence.
Reports show a surge in violence against women and social-media spectacles without accountability; the government remains silent.