The Demonstration Calling for Secularism in Damascus

The Syrian Future Movement withheld its comment on a gathering of Syrians advocating secularism, held last Thursday, December 19, 2024, in front of the Damascus Sword Monument in the central Umayyad Square in Damascus.

The Syrian Future Movement is highly optimistic about Syria witnessing a demonstration from the far left under a regime governing the country that aligns with the far right, with no violence or arrests occurring against them.

The Syrian Future Movement commends the wise conduct of security personnel, despite the presence of provocative figures within the demonstration.

The Syrian Future Movement appreciates the efforts of the demonstration organizers, who presented an advanced vision in a civilized manner, and hopes this approach continues.

The Syrian Future Movement affirms its support for all efforts and movements advocating for a strong and diverse civil society in a country that respects all religious, ethnic, and social sensitivities.

The Syrian Future Movement calls for the activation of peaceful and civil movements, making them the sole path for expressing opinions and struggles.

The Syrian Future Movement urges the reinforcement of this civilized approach in dealing with peaceful movements, regardless of their calls.

The Syrian Future Movement considers what happened on Thursday a pivotal moment in Syria’s modern history, emphasizing the need to build upon and protect its gains by upholding human rights, promoting civil struggles, and avoiding any form of violence.

The Syrian Future Movement sees such gatherings and voices as beneficial for Syria’s stability and as a consolidation of the people’s revolution’s success in transitioning to a new, free, and thriving Syria.

The Syrian Future Movement calls on the caretaker government to utilize such gatherings to address international public opinion, presenting a peaceful and accurate image of the people’s foundational efforts in establishing universal freedom and freedom of opinion and expression.

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