Syria’s current crisis and future ambitions

Activists from the city of Suweida shed light on Syria's current situation, the political and social challenges it faces, and their vision for its future, on the sidelines of their daily protests against the policies of the transitional government in Syria.

 Dr. Lujain Hamza stated, "Syria today is not what the revolutionaries, who sacrificed their lives and wealth, dreamed of. Instead, it has become a bitter reality, controlled by de facto authorities that practice dual repression through the military establishment and religious figures."

 She noted that "Syria lacks the fundamental pillars to build a true state, primarily a constitution that ensures the election of an independent people's assembly capable of managing the country's affairs."

She added, "Federalism, sometimes misunderstood as a means of secession, is in essence an advanced administrative system that ensures regional autonomy and unites diverse components and sects under one umbrella, allowing everyone to exercise their freedoms and respect their cultures without marginalization or restriction."

She stressed that "drafting a new constitution should be the responsibility of legal and intellectual entities, not figures tied to previous regimes seeking to recycle their old interests."

 For his part, Dr. Saeed Al-Ak pointed out that "Syria is caught in a spiral of political and economic crises after the fall of the Assad regime, where the situation has deteriorated from bad to worse due to the absence of truly elected institutions." He explained that "the people's assembly, which is supposed to represent the people and is being worked on, remains disconnected from the public's will and is subject to a centralized authority that monopolizes decision-making, depriving Syrians of participation in shaping their future."

Al-Ak further clarified that "the conference held after the regime's fall did not reflect the people's aspirations but marginalized broad segments and perpetuated a discourse far from justice and citizenship." He criticized "the persistence of sectarian rhetoric, which has not been met with any deterrent legislation but is instead fueled by the authorities in a manner that disregards the wounds of Syrians," citing incidents in the coast, Al-Ashrafieh, and Suweida.

 In turn, activist Lina Al-Hajjar affirmed "the continuation of the movement to achieve the dream of a new Syria that embraces its young and scientific talents." She expressed "disappointment with the interim government, which has failed to achieve the revolution's goals." She called for continuing the peaceful struggle to build a state based on freedom, dignity, and justice.

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