Community Figures call for fostering social cohesion

Community figures in the city of Al-Hasakah called for strengthening social cohesion and overcoming the state of tension and division prevailing in the country during the transitional period. They emphasized the need to uphold the rule of law, appoint qualified individuals to positions of responsibility, and improve citizens’ economic conditions.

Dr. Samar Al-Somari, head of the administration of the Syrian Medical Association, said that all segments of society, including political parties, organizations, local communities, individuals, and influential figures bear a responsibility to contribute to overcoming the transitional period. She added that the challenges and hardships of daily life are increasing the burdens faced by citizens.

She explained that “social cohesion can contribute to overcoming the current stage. There are responsibilities that fall on society and others that fall on the government. If I cannot provide bread or diesel fuel, how can I fulfill my responsibilities?”

She stressed “the need to put the right person in the right position, regardless of nationality, sect, or any other classification, and that competence should be the criterion for selecting people for positions.”

Sawsan Abd al-Ahad, a member of the Executive Committee of the Syriac Union Party in Al-Hasakah, noted that “transitional periods often witness feelings of anger, resentment, and tension.”

She emphasized the importance of raising awareness to overcome this period and promoting coexistence among the different communities and ethnic groups, stressing that differences should be a source of enrichment for society.

She called for strengthening the government’s role in upholding the rule of law and holding accountable anyone who violates it.

Writer Mohammad Bashir, for his part, noted that the transitional period faces challenges linked to the legacy left by the Baath regime, in addition to the rise of sectarian and ethnic rhetoric on social media platforms.

He called for addressing these phenomena through practical steps involving both the government and society.

Bashir stressed that governing Syria with a “single-color” mindset cannot constitute a lasting solution. He called for changing this mindset during the transitional period and strengthening the participation of the various components of society. He likened Syria to “a garden of many flowers,” saying that this diversity constitutes a source of strength.

On the economic front, Bashir considered the deterioration of living conditions and citizens’ inability to secure their basic needs to be among the most prominent challenges facing the transitional period.

He stressed the importance of investing in economic resources, combating corruption and theft, and developing economic policies that serve citizens.

These positions come amid a transitional period marked by political, social, and economic challenges, with calls from various figures and communities to strengthen social cohesion, consolidate the rule of law, and improve living conditions.

ANHA