A Call from Jabal al-Arab: Towards a National Project for Syria’s Future

A number of people from Jabal al-Arab have issued a call to national forces in Syria, urging them to unite efforts to confront the challenges threatening the unity of the country. They emphasized the need to form a national civil movement that brings together various organizations to enhance stability and achieve progress.

Principles of National Unity and Respect for Citizens’ Rights

The statement affirmed the principle of “Religion is for God, and the homeland is for all,” stressing that Syria embraces all its citizens regardless of their religious differences. It also highlighted the importance of respecting personal opinions while emphasizing that the unity of Syrian territory is fundamental to building a modern state that guarantees the rights of all citizens.

Main Objectives

• National Unity: Reaffirming that Syria belongs to all its people, while respecting freedom of opinion and territorial integrity.

• Political Engagement: Rejecting sectarianism, supporting political parties, and strengthening the role of unions.

• Fighting Corruption: Promoting transparency and the rule of law.

• Constitutional Reform: Establishing citizenship rights, separation of powers, and judicial independence.

• Supporting the National Army: To protect the country and maintain its independence.

• Restoring Syrian Territories: Through legal means.

• Security and Arms Control: Restructuring security institutions and ensuring national stability.

• Economic and Educational Development: Supporting vulnerable communities and improving the education system.

The initiators of the call emphasized that preserving the dignity of citizens and the unity of the nation is the foundation for achieving a stable future for Syria.