Three levels of evidence
Every statement on a profile is labelled so that readers can tell established facts from testimony and allegations.
Supported by independent sources
The information could be traced to an official source (for example UN, U.S. or EU sanctions documents) or to an independent journalistic, human-rights or research source.
According to testimony
The information, description or accusation comes from a named witness — in this version mainly Mohammad al-Dabbash. It is kept because it may matter, but it is not presented as established fact.
Published allegation
A claim attributed to a journalist, witness or organisation. We name who makes it and state what the available evidence does and does not establish.
Sources
We rely on official records, human-rights organisations, archives such as The Syrian Memory, and press reports. Every statement links to its source, and the full list appears at the end of each page.
Connections
The network records documented roles: membership, leadership, office held or reporting lines. A connection between a person and an organisation does not imply personal responsibility for acts committed by that organisation.
What we do not publish
- Private details about family members who hold no public role.
- Unverified claims presented as fact.
- Addresses or other information that could put anyone at physical risk.
Versions and updates
This proof of concept is based on version 0.2 of the source guide (20 September 2026). Each profile shows when it was last reviewed.