Syrian Parliament abolishes Terrorism Court and Legal Effects of its rulings

The Syrian Parliament today approved the abolition of the “Terrorism Cases Court” and all legal effects and consequences arising from it, following a vote on the decision during a parliamentary session.

Syrian Parliament abolishes Terrorism Court and Legal Effects of its rulings
16 September, 2026   19:01
NEWS DESK

Syrian MP representing the Afrin area, Mohammad Sido, said in a post on Facebook that the parliament had abolished the court, which he described as “notorious.”

MP Bashr al-Hawi also confirmed to media outlets that the court had been abolished, along with all of its legal effects, following deliberations during Wednesday’s session.

Al-Hawi had previously called for the abolition of the Terrorism Cases Court and for the annulment of all legal effects and consequences resulting from its judgments and decisions since its establishment.

The Terrorism Cases Court was established in 2012 by a decree issued by former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to adjudicate cases and crimes related to terrorism.

ANHA