Syrian Coast Residents Issue National Appeal to Syria's Alawites
Appeal Reflects Realistic Vision for Syria's Future Based on Coexistence and National Reconciliation Away from Regime's Divisive Policies
December 5, 2024, 8:14 pm

Syrian Coast Residents Issue National Appeal to Syria's Alawites

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Syrian Coast Residents Assembly launched inclusive national initiative building bridges with Syria's Alawite community, emphasizing shared destiny and history among all Syrian people.

Assembly addressed Alawites with sincere brotherly tone, recalling Syrians' shared suffering under regime that seized power and violated citizens' dignity. Statement noted deep bonds uniting Syrians, transcending attempted division and fragmentation.

Initiative reviewed harsh years' impact on all Syrian society components, confirming Alawites, as authentic part of national fabric, experienced crisis bitterness like other Syrians.

Assembly urged Alawites to align with Syrian people's choice, overcoming policies sowing discord and division. Message emphasized Syrian regime president and entourage represent only personal interests leading to country's destruction.

Assembly called Alawite military personnel to remove Assad and entourage from political scene by available means, noting urgency of saving Syria from unknown.

Message appealed to Alawite families to prevent sons from participating in military operations against Syrian brothers, confirming these battles only serve regime president's power retention.

Assembly urged organizing peaceful protests in coastal cities demanding power transfer to council of elders leading country to safety. Confirmed Syria's future depends on people's unity and component solidarity, calling to transcend sectarian affiliations.

Assembly concluded emphasizing shared destiny and common aspiration for building democratic state guaranteeing all citizens' rights, appealing to Alawites to participate in building better future for coming generations.

Full message text available for signing by interested parties: Link here.

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