Civil Peace Council: stability cannot be achieved without justice, equality

Amid the growing challenges facing the region, civil peace has emerged as an urgent priority to ensure stability and strengthen social cohesion, especially in a multi-component environment. This requires repairing the social fabric, confronting hate speech, and reinforcing the principles of justice and the rule of law.

In this context, Mohammed Khair Najari, a member of the Civil Peace Council in al-Hasakah, told ANHA agency about the importance of strengthening social relations among different components.

He noted that the concept of civil peace is frequently raised in meetings at various levels, but the real challenge lies in translating it into practical action on the ground.

Najari said: “We are working to repair social relations between the components and sects of the region to prevent strife and reject hate speech. The council is guiding representatives of communities, tribes, and civil society organizations on the need to separate civilians from military agendas and to adopt neutrality toward military and political developments.”

He added that the tribal and civilian society in the region has maintained a state of harmony and coexistence over the years, noting that the area has not witnessed deep-rooted ethnic or religious conflicts. He emphasized the need to preserve values of tolerance, love, and coexistence among all components.

Najari pointed out that consolidating civil peace requires sound governance, social and transitional justice, as well as the rule of law and a constitution that guarantees the rights of all citizens without discrimination.

He stressed: “People must live under a legal framework that protects all. If the law serves one party while marginalizing another, it will threaten civil peace. True stability cannot be achieved in the absence of justice and equality among different segments of society.”

The member of the Civil Peace Council in al-Hasakah, Mohammed Khair Najari, emphasized that achieving stability lies in building a state based on law and institutions, not merely authority, and that the concept of the state is linked to the rule of law, the constitution, and sound governance that includes all Syrian communities.

Najari also noted that: “Civil peace is based on protecting shared societal interests and strengthening the sense of belonging to one home.”

He explained that all components are affected by any disturbance or crisis the country experiences and called for preserving coexistence and recognizing cultural and social diversity among the people of the region to achieve both security and political stability.

He concluded by stressing the need for society not to position itself as a substitute for state institutions, especially security bodies and to avoid conflicts between components over specific issues or disputes. Instead, efforts should focus on strengthening dialogue and mutual understanding in a way that preserves civil peace and societal stability.

ANHA