Q&A: Mohammad Bassiki: Investigating war crimes, corruption and accountability in Syria
Mohammad Bassiki, a lead investigator at SIRAJ, has spent over a decade documenting corruption, human rights abuses, and the long-term impact of conflict in Syria. From uncovering the deadly phosphate trade that fueled the war economy to tracking the risks of landmines along former frontlines, Bassiki and his team have used innovative investigative techniques—including open-source intelligence (OSINT), satellite imagery, and cross-border collaborations—to hold perpetrators accountable.
