Syrian communities demand amendment of Constitutional Declaration to meet their aspirations

The Damascus authorities recently approved a Constitutional Declaration, which sparked a wave of rejection among various Syrian communities, particularly in North and East Syria. Many believed that the Constitutional Declaration did not take into account Syrian diversity and ignored the rights of minorities and non-Arab communities.

In this context, cities and towns in North and East Syria witnessed widespread protests demanding an amendment of the Constitution to ensure pluralism and decentralization in the country's administration.

Calls to change the Constitution to a democratic formula

Alaa Jajan, from the Kurdish component, commented, "After the fall of the former regime, which ruled Syria with an iron fist for decades, we hoped to see real change, but the new regime seems worse, as it does not meet the minimum aspirations of the Syrian people, all its components."

 He added, "Freedom and peace cannot be achieved under a regime that does not recognize the rights of all. Therefore, we demand that the constitution be amended to reflect the aspirations of all communities and that a decentralized system be adopted that guarantees the legitimate rights of all."

Najah Nabo, from the Arab component, affirmed her categorical rejection of the constitutional declaration, explaining, "This constitution does not represent us. It does not take into account Syrian diversity, as it ignores the rights of essential communities such as the Kurds, Syriacs, Armenians, Circassians, and Yazidis. We demand a new constitutional process that guarantees justice and equality for all Syrians."

For his part, Mahmoud Ma'ami, a Yazidi, emphasized that the constitutional declaration does not meet the aspirations of religious and ethnic communities. He said, "We, as Yazidis, categorically reject this constitution because it does not clearly recognize our rights. We demand that it be amended to include all Syrian communities without discrimination, as soon as possible."

Demands for Pluralism and Decentralization

Activists and representatives of various Syrian communities believe that amending the constitution is a necessary step to ensure the building of a democratic state that respects pluralism and achieves balance among all components. They also emphasized the need to transition to a decentralized system of government, allowing each region to manage its own affairs within an inclusive national framework.

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ANHA