Politicians stress need to build democratic system in Syria

Concerns are growing daily regarding the Syrian political situation, amidst the security chaos and repeated killings. The country is experiencing a complex reality dominated by forces that follow the approach of political Islam, as is the case with the transitional government, in a situation exacerbated by the absence of security and stability. Syrians find themselves caught between the jaws of this extremist approach and the deteriorating security conditions.

In this context, politicians from the city of Ad-Darbasiyah in al-Jazira Canton stressed the need to establish a decentralized democratic system and draft a constitution that protects the rights of all components without discrimination.

Fawzi Suleiman, a member of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) in the city of Ad-Darbasiyah, said: "Political life in Syria faces serious problems, as no tangible change has occurred since the interim government assumed control of some areas. While the ceasefire has contributed to relative stability, progress in political activity remains limited, and the country continues to suffer from instability, deepening a sense of fear among Syrians."

He added: "Extremist Islamist movements constitute the most significant obstacles to democratic transition, along with the violations committed by mercenaries, especially foreign ones, against Syrian minorities. This style of governance creates sectarian divisions and threatens the security and stability of the region."

He continued: "Syria has long suffered from the chauvinistic Baath regime, which practiced racist policies against various communities, leading to a popular uprising and a 14-year war. However, in northern and eastern Syria, a democratic system has been established that preserves the rights of all communities, and the autonomous regions have become a safe haven for Syrians seeking justice."

Suleiman stressed, "In order to guarantee the rights of all components and build a comprehensive democratic system, a national conference must be held that includes all Syrian components, and a constitution must be drafted that clearly enshrines these rights, rather than leaving them confined to mere statements."

For his part, Ahmed Suleiman, a member of the Democratic Society Academy in the city, said, "One of the most prominent obstacles facing Syria is the interim government's refusal to recognize religious and societal pluralism within its geography. It imposes the ideology of fanatical political Islam and commits massacres against other components, as happened on the Syrian coast, impeding the country's democratization process."

He added, "A comprehensive democratic system must be built in Syria that unites all components and religions under the umbrella of the nation, while ensuring the effective participation of women in governance, and drafting a constitution that incorporates these fundamental principles."

He concluded by saying, "The social contract in northern and eastern Syria should be adopted as a model for a democratic constitution, as it preserves the rights, cultures, and languages ​​of all Syrian components without discrimination.

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ANHA