AUP rejects mechanism for appointing parliamentary members in Hasakah

The AUP issued a statement today regarding the mechanism for appointing members of the People’s Assembly in Hasakah province, which read:

“The Armenian Union Party expresses its deep regret and concern over the mechanism adopted in the elections for the People’s Assembly in Hasakah province, which has resulted in the clear marginalization of the Armenian component and other Christian components, in addition to the exclusion of other communities. This constitutes a departure from the principles of the Syrian national fabric based on pluralism, diversity, and respect for the rights of all components.”

The statement added that: “The procedures followed in this electoral process do not reflect the true will of the people of Hasakah province, as the electoral body was almost entirely limited to employees of state institutions or organizations and associations affiliated with them. This deprived large segments of citizens of their constitutional right to choose their representatives, leading to results that do not reflect the social and demographic reality of the province.”

The AUP explained in its statement that: “What has happened represents an unjustified disregard for the historical, civilizational, political, and national role established by the Armenian people in Syria. The Armenian people are deeply rooted in their Syrian national identity, having contributed over centuries to the advancement of all fields:

from developing the economy, trade, and industry, to strengthening architecture, arts, theater, and music, and establishing pioneering educational and cultural institutions, as well as active participation in legislative councils and governments. Historically, they were allocated fixed seats to ensure their representation, and they have provided thousands of martyrs so that Syria remains free, demonstrating loyalty, sincerity, and dedication to their homeland and the Syrian people.”

The statement stressed that “the neglect of this role today constitutes an unfair measure that is not in line with the principles of national justice or with Syria’s history based on pluralism.” It called for “reconsidering the mechanism of representation.”

It demanded a “comprehensive reassessment of the electoral mechanism in Hasakah province, including:

- Restructuring the electoral body on fair and transparent bases.

- Ensuring balanced representation for all components: Armenians, Kurds, Assyrians, Arabs, and all religious and ethnic components.

- Redistributing seats in a way that reflects the true reality of the province.”

The party warned that the continuation of such exclusionary policies threatens the cohesion of Syrian society and deepens divisions among its components at a time that requires the highest levels of national unity.

The AUP reaffirmed “its commitment to defending the rights of the Armenian component and all Syrian components in Hasakah and across Syria, and to working through legal and political means to ensure fair and genuine representation that reflects the will of citizens and preserves Syria’s unity and historical diversity.”

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