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Syrian Druze Leader Links Disarmament to Building Federal Syria
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Spiritual leader's statements reflect clear vision for Syria's future based on fair distribution of powers ensuring rights of all components
Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of Syrian Druze Muslims, expressed a clear stance on the country's future during statements to Lebanon's Al-Jadeed channel, emphasizing the need for a system guaranteeing all Syrians' rights.
Al-Hijri revealed "daily communication with Syria's new administration," while firmly rejecting disarmament before "reaching consensus on a state structure guaranteeing all Syrians' rights."
The Druze spiritual leader highlighted his community's readiness to disarm once the desired consensus is achieved and a "state guaranteeing everyone's rights" is established, clearly indicating the need for a decentralized governance system.
Constitutional experts consider the federal system ideal for Syria's future, potentially guaranteeing all components' rights through power distribution between center and regions.
Political analysts note that post-conflict countries' experiences confirm federalism's success in resolving ethnic and sectarian conflicts, citing Iraq, Bosnia, and Switzerland as examples.
Specialized studies indicate Syria's demographic and cultural diversity makes federalism a logical choice, allowing regions self-governance within a unified state framework.
Political sources report growing support among Syrian forces and components for federalism, viewing it as the sole guarantee for building a unified democratic Syria respecting diversity and ensuring fair power and wealth sharing.
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