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Since the start of the Syrian revolution in 2011, mines have killed thousands of Syrians and injured thousands more. This investigation, based on open-source data, interviews with victims, and field visits, reveals a systematic campaign by the Assad regime to use mines to cause long-term human, material, and environmental harm that could last for decades.

Syrians returning to their homes after years of displacement, following the fall of the ousted Assad regime in December 2024, are facing harsh challenges in proving ownership of their properties. This is especially true in neighborhoods that were extensively destroyed, where official documents were lost or burned. In addition, widespread cases of property seizure through forgery and the alteration of owners’ names have further complicated matters, plunging returnees into lengthy and complex legal battles to reclaim their usurped rights.