The Sorrow Remains: Transitional Justice in Syria Falls Short The conviction of Bashar Assad and other high ranking regime members for crimes against humanity is a hollow victory for many Syrians who have suffered through 14 years of civil war.
While the court's ruling sends a powerful signal, it remains unclear whether justice will be served in practice. Syrian women's rights activist Huda Khayti knows all too well what it means to live with trauma and loss.
Her brother was killed by Assad's forces, her home destroyed, and she had to flee her hometown of Douma.