SDC unites Aleppo parties, stresses dialogue over violence

The SDC in Aleppo held a broad meeting today with several political parties to discuss the latest political developments in Syria, the severe siege on Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, and to present shared visions regarding the role of political parties in this sensitive phase.

The meeting, held in Sheikh Maqsoud, included representatives from the Future Syria Party, Democratic Union Party, Syrian Initiative for the Freedom of Leader Abdullah Ocalan, Syrian Kurdish Democratic Party, Syrian National Democratic Alliance Party, and the Progressive Democratic Party.

Assessment of the Situation

The meeting began with a minute of silence honoring the martyrs, followed by a political briefing from the organizing body evaluating the general regional and international situation.

The briefing highlighted that the world is experiencing what can be called a “Third World War” in Europe and the Middle East, emphasizing that peace is the clear choice for the region’s peoples, a vision proposed by Abdullah Ocalan and accepted by Turkey, with attempts to implement it on the ground.

The briefing also addressed the Syrian situation, noting that Turkish intervention has been a key obstacle in negotiations between the Autonomous Administration and the transitional government. It emphasized that recent attacks on Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh were aimed at blocking any progress in negotiations.

The speaker warned that rejecting the proposed solutions would lead Syria into a deeper crisis, already evident through sectarian fighting and demonstrations across the coastal and interior regions of Syria.

Phase Requires Stronger Political Presence

The floor was then opened for discussion, where participants shared opinions on the situation in Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiyeh, and Syria at large, stressing the need for political parties to play a more effective role and noting the significant role of internal security forces in repelling recent attacks. The participants agreed that the current phase requires a stronger political presence to convey the voices of these neighborhoods to the public.

Interventions also highlighted the importance of resistance by locals and defending forces, considering their efforts a new chapter in the legitimate defense of self.

Favoring Dialogue-Based Solutions

Fatima Al-Husseino, member of SDC’s Relations Office, told ANHA agency in a special interview that the meeting’s main objective was to discuss proposals from all parties and review them in this sensitive stage.

She noted that the meeting aims to favor solutions based on Syrian-to-Syrian dialogue and discussion, in contrast to other approaches rooted in violence and far from the aspirations of the Syrian people.

ANHA