SDC: Genuine stability tied to justice 

At the invitation of the SDC Relations Office, a seminar entitled “A Strategic Vision for Syria and the Coming Phase” was held today at the Council’s headquarters in Raqqa, attended by political and social figures as well as representatives of civil society institutions.

The seminar discussed several themes related to the Syrian crisis, current political and economic challenges, and prospects for a political solution and options for the future. Participants also highlighted the importance of national dialogue and the role of influential forces in shaping a stable and inclusive future for the country.

Hassan Mohammed Ali, Co-Chair of the SDC Relations Office, stated during the seminar: “At a time when focus is placed on the terms of political agreements, especially regarding the timeline and mechanism of integration, we must seriously question why the most fundamental clause is overlooked, the actual implementation of the agreement, particularly the ceasefire and respect for the popular will represented by the Autonomous Administrations in North and East Syria.”

He explained: “Unfortunately, the ceasefire has not been respected. We have witnessed dangerous escalations and massacres committed against civilians, especially Kurds, in flagrant violation of international conventions. While we call for rejecting hate speech, such rhetoric remains widespread in the media and political discourse, threatening social peace and undermining prospects for dialogue.”

Ali pointed out that although much is said about political solutions, political elites and active parties have yet to present genuine visions capable of halting the collapse. Instead, only problems are being raised without clear solutions.

He stressed: “We are closely monitoring the increasing Turkish and Israeli interventions in the region, which cannot be separated from the situation in North and East Syria. From this standpoint, we must have a clear and unified position, because these interventions have direct consequences for our people and for the future of Syria as a whole.”

Ali added that while all states talk about the need for stability in Syria, any stability that does not rest on justice and recognition of the rights of all components of the Syrian people will not be real stability.

He further stated: “At the SDC, we believe that a careful reading of the regional and international situation amid ongoing developments clearly shows that the region is heading toward a new repositioning and political reconfiguration, where the features of the next phase are being redrawn. This is evident in the overall policies and international movements across the region: from Gaza to Lebanon, from Syria to Iraq.”

Ali noted: “If we compare the statements of several international officials, including Tom Barrack, within just one month, we see a wide discrepancy that reflects Western policy confusion toward the conflict and its constant attempts to impose political tracks that are detached from reality and from the aspirations of the peoples of the region.”

He also underscored that the massacres committed by the authorities against the peoples, especially the Kurdish people, cannot be erased or forgotten, and there must be real accountability to ensure such violations are not repeated.

Looking ahead, Ali stressed: “The coming stage requires unity, adherence to the democratic project, and stronger relations with democratic forces at home and abroad. The struggle is no longer just resistance against regimes, but a struggle over the future of the entire region, which compels us to be prepared with a clear political vision and a unified national stance.”

The seminar concluded with discussions in which participants stressed the need to strengthen coordination among various Syrian parties and work toward building a comprehensive national project that guarantees the rights of all components and lays the foundations for a lasting solution to the crisis.

At the end of the meeting, attendees emphasized the importance of continuing such dialogue sessions as a space for exchanging ideas and fostering mutual understanding among different parties.

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ANHA