As part of a peace initiative, a new committee in Syria aimed at promoting stability has instead ignited anger among many seeking justice for past atrocities, particularly after the release of former regime soldiers. Critics are demanding accountability and are rallying for protests, feeling betrayed by a government they expected to pursue justice.

The peace committee emerged following conflicts related to the ousted president Bashar al-Assad’s regime, characterized by brutal suppression of uprising opponents. Many who once championed the fight against Assad are disillusioned as pardons for regime supporters are granted instead of justice for victims of state violence, leading to intensified national frustration and unrest.