Raqqa Politicians: Constitutional Declaration doesn't represent Syrian people
Political figures in the Raqqa Canton have voiced strong opposition to the recently announced "constitutional declaration," describing it as exclusionary and unreflective of the Syrian people's aspirations.
The signing of the "constitutional declaration" on March 13 by Ahmed Al-Shar’a, the head of the Damascus authority, sparked widespread rejection. Critics regard the document as non-representative of the Syrian people's interests, with overt marginalization of key segments of society, including women.
Speaking to ANHA agency, political leaders from Raqqa emphasized that the declaration does not embody the principles of the Syrian revolution that began 14 years ago.
Kamel Al-Ward, the member of the Conservative Party in Raqqa, stated that the declaration falls short of meeting the aspirations of the Syrian people, who fought the Assad regime. “Regrettably, the constitutional declaration does not live up to the people’s ambitions,” he said. “It must be redrafted to include all components of Syrian society and to reflect their vision for a genuine constitution.”
Al-Ward highlighted the social contract experience in North and East Syria as a progressive and inclusive model, noting that it was periodically reviewed in consultation with all societal groups and ensured equal representation for women. He expressed hope that Damascus's constitutional declaration would adopt a more inclusive framework that reflects the will of all Syrians.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Darwish, the member of the Relations Office of the Syrian Democratic Council, asserted that the current declaration was imposed on the people and does not respect Syria’s territorial integrity or cultural heritage. He stressed the importance of decentralized democracy grounded in genuine community participation.
Mohammed Al-Abboud, spokesperson for the Democratic Modernity and Change Party, similarly condemned the declaration as exclusionary. He noted its failure to encompass all religious and belief communities in Syria.
Al-Abboud called for a thorough revision of the document to ensure it respects religious and cultural diversity, guarantees the rights of women and youth, and supports Syria's transformation into a decentralized, democratic, and pluralistic state.
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Raqqa Politicians: Constitutional Declaration doesn't represent Syrian people
The signing of the "constitutional declaration" on March 13 by Ahmed Al-Shar’a, the head of the Damascus authority, sparked widespread rejection. Critics regard the document as non-representative of the Syrian people's interests, with overt marginalization of key segments of society, including women.
Speaking to ANHA agency, political leaders from Raqqa emphasized that the declaration does not embody the principles of the Syrian revolution that began 14 years ago.
Kamel Al-Ward, the member of the Conservative Party in Raqqa, stated that the declaration falls short of meeting the aspirations of the Syrian people, who fought the Assad regime. “Regrettably, the constitutional declaration does not live up to the people’s ambitions,” he said. “It must be redrafted to include all components of Syrian society and to reflect their vision for a genuine constitution.”
Al-Ward highlighted the social contract experience in North and East Syria as a progressive and inclusive model, noting that it was periodically reviewed in consultation with all societal groups and ensured equal representation for women. He expressed hope that Damascus's constitutional declaration would adopt a more inclusive framework that reflects the will of all Syrians.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Darwish, the member of the Relations Office of the Syrian Democratic Council, asserted that the current declaration was imposed on the people and does not respect Syria’s territorial integrity or cultural heritage. He stressed the importance of decentralized democracy grounded in genuine community participation.
Mohammed Al-Abboud, spokesperson for the Democratic Modernity and Change Party, similarly condemned the declaration as exclusionary. He noted its failure to encompass all religious and belief communities in Syria.
Al-Abboud called for a thorough revision of the document to ensure it respects religious and cultural diversity, guarantees the rights of women and youth, and supports Syria's transformation into a decentralized, democratic, and pluralistic state.
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ANHA
