The Syrian Association for Citizen’s Dignity condemned the escalation that Idlib Governorate witnessed in September 2023, as Syrian regime forces and their ally Russia launched intensive raids on several cities and towns in Idlib. These raids resulted in the killing and wounding of dozens of civilians, and the destruction of many houses and facilities. The bombing also forced tens of thousands of civilians to flee to other areas. 

Amidst talk about the Syrian regime’s attempts to achieve positive changes by providing messages of safety for the return of displaced persons and refugees to their homes, this has not changed the reality of fear and anxiety that dominate the hearts of millions of Syrians. With the Syrian regime’s repeated statements regarding the return of displaced persons and refugees to their towns and villages and the provision of false promises of safety and protection to civilians who have suffered from years of displacement, poverty and suffering, the Syrian regime and its allies continue to bomb the towns and villages of the Idlib countryside in brutal and horrific ways. 

‎ On the other hand, Deir ez-Zor Governorate in Syria has witnessed a significant escalation in military actions during the recent period, and this situation reflects the escalation of tension and violence in the region and constitutes a direct threat to the lives of civilians and a serious reason for the return of the tragedy of displacement once again. The pace of military actions increased significantly in Deir ez-Zor, with violent clashes erupting between Arab tribal fighters and fighters of what is known as the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF). What makes matters more complicated is the extension of tension and clashes to the governorates of Al-Hasakah – Raqqa and the Manbij region, which contributes to the escalation of tension in the region in general. 

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, the Syrian Association for Citizens’ Dignity participated in the event organized by the Syrian Network for Human Rights in partnership with the United States of America and sponsored by Germany, the United Kingdom, and France, entitled: “12 Years of Suffering – Researching Human Rights Violations and Opportunities for Accountability in Syria.” The Association shared the report of the Syrian Network for Human Rights on the event, which it organized on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. 

The Syrian Association for Citizen’s Dignity received with great sadness the news of the loss of some Syrian families as a result of the earthquake in Morocco and the floods in Libya. These are families who were displaced from their homeland and their houses for fear of their lives due to the brutal war that the Syrian regime launched against them, using all types of weapons, including internationally prohibited weapons, in addition to arrests, security prosecutions, and field executions. The Association extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to our people in the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Libya, in light of the natural disasters that struck these two countries, causing huge losses and unforgettable tragedies, and forcing them to leave their homes and migrate to a safer and more peaceful place for their souls.