Residents of Tabqa, Raqqa, their tribes reject hate speech

On December 25, the city of Tabqa in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria hosted a large public forum titled “The Advisory Body to Support the Negotiating Committee in North and East Syria.” Hundreds of intellectuals, human rights activists, tribal sheikhs and notables, and representatives of civil society from the Raqqa and Tabqa cantons participated, underscoring the rejection of hate rhetoric and support for Syrian–Syrian dialogue.

In this context, Hassan Mohammad Ali told ANHA agency that the forum was of great importance, describing it as “historic,” as it comes amid the spread of rumors and incitement and hate speech.

He explained that the people of Tabqa and Raqqa—through their tribes and their cultural, political, and social elites—affirmed their rejection of hate speech and stressed dialogue among Syrians, directing a message to the negotiating delegation in North and East Syria and to the transitional government in Syria: “We are with you on the path of truth. We want this dialogue to continue, and we reject fighting among Syrians.”

He added that attendees emphasized that Syrian blood is sacred and must not be shed by Syrians themselves, saying: “These authentic positions stem from the depth of Syrian tribes and the consciences of the people of North and East Syria, who affirmed that their hands are extended for dialogue,” with a focus on building a new Syria.

Hassan Mohammad Ali noted that all Syrians have suffered the horrors of war and now aspire to stability and peace. He stressed that the message expressed by participants was “enough of hatred,” calling for the launch of a new phase governed by mutual respect.

He further underscored the necessity of re-establishing Syria on the basis of a new social contract and constitution that guarantee rights and freedoms for all components.

Concluding his remarks, He emphasized that efforts continue through dialogue to reach outcomes satisfactory to all, noting that an understanding is gradually taking shape with the transitional government. By the end of the year, agreement is expected on certain steps, while other steps of a constitutional and detailed nature will remain open for discussion and may be achieved in the coming period.

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