Syria's Parliament Abolishes Assad-Era Counter-Terrorism Court

Syria's parliament voted to abolish the Counter-Terrorism Court established in 2012 under Bashar al-Assad and nullify its rulings' legal effects. The court prosecuted thousands for terrorism-related offences. The vote formalises steps since al-Assad's December 2024 fall, including dismissal of 67 judges. Restitution and retrials remain open questions.