SACD Newsletter

March 2024

A year ago, in February 2023, in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that hit North West Syria and Southern Turkey, the world witnessed a geopolitical tremor that shook the ground beneath Syrian diplomacy: a sudden rush by regional powers and some Western states to normalize relations with Bashar al-Assad’s regime. This move, while seemingly pragmatic, did not resolve nor address any pressing issues or threats affecting the Syrian people or western stakeholders in Syria. At the same time, it threatened to betray the hopes of millions of displaced Syrians who yearn for justice and a dignified return to their homeland.

The popular movement in Syria continues after thirteen years, with clear demands

These days, Syria is marking the thirteenth anniversary of the launch of the largest popular movement in its contemporary history throughout the country and by the various social classes and ethnic and religious components of Syrian society, a movement that was faced with unprecedented violence, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, committed against the Syrian people by the Syrian Assad regime and its allies. So far, these crimes have gone without real accountability or punishment.

2023: SACD’s Year in Review

The results of the Geneva Conference, held by the Syrian Association for Citizens’ Dignity at the end of 2022, were a rare opportunity and a turning point in Syrians’ interaction and contributions to the UNHCR talks. This was an exceptional opportunity for the international community to understand the challenges of the Syrians and move towards providing a safe environment and achieving peace and stability in Syria.