Stories · Transitional justice · First seen 13 November 2026 · seen in 2 updates
Protests Demand Accountability for Former Regime Figures Across Syria
Protests continued in Aleppo's Saadallah al-Jabiri Square demanding accountability for former regime figures, intensified after Raqqa Governor Abdulrahman Salama's remarks about Liwa al-Baqir commander Khaled al-Mar'i. Hama's Wadi al-Jawz residents separately protested over land expropriation. Public comments are deeply divided between calls for justice and warnings against reopening wounds.
In detail
Enab Baladi reported Aleppo protests demanding accountability intensified after Raqqa's governor made remarks about a former Liwa al-Baqir commander; Syria TV and YouTube comments under related videos show sustained weekly demonstrations in Saadallah al-Jabiri Square. Commenters are split: some demand execution or trial of 'shabiha', accuse the judiciary of being controlled by former loyalists, and recount personal losses (looted homes, assassinated relatives); others accuse the protests of being orchestrated distractions, label protesters 'fitna', or claim all Syrians were complicit ('kulna fulul'). A separate Hama protest (unrelated grievance) over land expropriation compensation was also covered by Syria TV. No visible shift since previous snapshot beyond continued weekly recurrence.
How people are reacting
Deep division: some demand harsh accountability and accuse the judiciary of protecting former loyalists, while others dismiss protesters as stirring sectarian division or claim complicity was widespread.
Emotions: anger, grief, division
How it's framed
- demand for justice
- accusation of orchestrated distraction
- sectarian blame
Watch for: sectarian-tinged accusations; unverified claims about judiciary corruption
Sources
Syria TV - opposition-origin broadcaster, Enab Baladi - independent (AR), Enab Baladi - independent (EN), YouTube comments, YouTube comments on Halab Today TV
Over time
| Update | Share of discussion | People | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 November 2026, 20:29 UTC | 9% | Leaning negative | Leaning negative |
| 13 November 2026, 15:28 UTC | 2% | Leaning negative | Mostly neutral |
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