We in the Syrian Future Movement express our deep concern regarding the warning issued by the National Commission for Missing Persons on November 21, 2025, concerning the circulation of personal documents belonging to missing persons on unofficial platforms, and the potential for this to lead to the exploitation and extortion of families of the missing.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that the issue of missing persons is one of the most sensitive humanitarian issues in Syria, and that publishing documents containing private data without strict legal safeguards constitutes a violation of the privacy and dignity of families.
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes the National Commission’s assertion that only documents officially issued by the Commission or through legally authorized entities are considered authentic, and that any circulation of unreliable copies may lack legal credibility and poses a threat to the rights of families.
The Syrian Future Movement supports the Commission’s position in pursuing those who publish these documents without authorization, in cooperation with relevant authorities such as the Ministries of Interior and Justice, to protect the rights of families and ensure legal accountability.
The Syrian Future Movement appreciates the efforts of the Commission to establish transparent and secure mechanisms—such as online platforms for document verification and service centers for families of the missing—as these steps are essential for building trust and ensuring that any exchange of information takes place within a legal framework and respects dignity.
The Syrian Future Movement calls on all families who receive any information or documents related to missing persons to contact the Commission directly and to immediately report any attempt at extortion or illegal dissemination.
We also call on media outlets and online platforms to uphold their responsibilities and verify the authenticity of documents before publishing them, in order to protect the rights of those affected.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that justice in the case of the missing is not achieved merely by publishing documents, but rather through an institutional legal process that guarantees data protection, accountability, and transparency.
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue with a serious national approach, free from any exploitation or misinformation, as an integral part of achieving justice and truth.
