Almoutassim Al Kilani

Almoutassim Al Kilani is a Syrian lawyer and human rights advocate, currently residing in Paris. At 39 years old, he has been a vocal critic of the Assad regime, which ruled Syria for decades until its fall in late 2022. Al Kilani specializes in international criminal law and has been an outspoken proponent of accountability for war crimes, emphasizing the importance of transitional justice in rebuilding Syria. He has expressed concern over the lack of prosecution for high-ranking officials accused of war crimes under Assad's rule and the potential for revenge among supporters of the new government. Recently, he has been in the news for his comments on public trials in Aleppo, which he sees as a possible turning point for justice after years of impunity.