The position paper by the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism addresses the human rights situation of adolescents and juveniles detained in North-East Syria, focusing on camps such as Al Hawl and Roj. The report underscores the alarming conditions within these facilities, characterized by inadequate shelter, sanitation, and healthcare, leading to widespread illnesses and malnutrition among the detained children. It criticizes the arbitrary detention of adolescent boys without due process or legal representation, stressing that these children are victims entitled to protection under international law. The Special Rapporteur advocates for urgent repatriation measures to prevent further violations of their human rights.
2021