The Syrian Future Movement is closely following the contents of the UNICEF report issued on September 3, 2025, which reflects the scale of the humanitarian challenges facing the Syrian people, particularly in Sweida Governorate, as a result of the escalating fighting and worsening economic crisis. The report confirmed the displacement of more than 192,000 people during the month of July, with children in critical condition in terms of access to food, healthcare, and education.
In parallel, we appreciate the efforts of Amnesty International in documenting violations. We consider its recent report on the events in Sweida, which revealed the execution of 46 civilians in horrific circumstances, a clear call for greater accountability and justice, ensuring that such violations are not repeated in the future, as we noted in our statement yesterday entitled: Amnesty International Report on Sweida.
We, in the Syrian Future Movement, affirm our full support for any steps taken by the Syrian government to implement human rights principles, achieve transitional justice, and build national institutions capable of protecting citizens and preserving their dignity. We consider the Ministry of Justice’s announcement of the formation of an independent national committee to investigate the events in Sweida, and the Ministry of Interior’s welcome of cooperation with human rights organizations, as positive steps that must be invested in building trust between the state and society.
We, in the Syrian Future Movement, emphasize:
- Utilizing international reports as accurate diagnostic tools to help formulate realistic military, political, and economic recovery policies that respect human dignity.
- Strengthening partnerships with international organizations such as UNICEF to ensure the continuity of humanitarian support, especially in the education, health, and child protection sectors.
- Initiating a comprehensive, ongoing national dialogue that includes representatives of civil society, government agencies, and international organizations, with the aim of formulating a shared vision for sustainable recovery.
- Adopting the restorative justice model, which has proven successful in countries such as South Africa and Colombia, where accountability has been combined with reconciliation to ensure overcoming the effects of conflict without neglecting the rights of victims.
- Develop national monitoring and documentation mechanisms in partnership with human rights organizations to ensure transparency in addressing any future violations and promote a culture of accountability within institutions.
We believe that Syria is capable of emerging from its crisis if there is genuine political will, a comprehensive national vision, and a genuine commitment to human rights. We call for transforming these reports from mere documents into practical starting points for change, placing Syrians at the heart of the equation and rebuilding trust between citizens and the state.
