The United Nations reports that over one million people, primarily women and children, have been newly displaced in Syria following an offensive that led to the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. The transitional government has vowed to establish the rule of law and respect for human rights, amidst concerns of further conflict in the region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for caution to avoid sparking additional hostilities, while also stressing the need for accountability for crimes committed during Assad’s regime.