The Syrian Future Movement is following with great interest and solidarity the sit-in held by dozens of displaced families from Ras al-Ayn and its surrounding areas in front of the Hasakah Governorate building on Sunday, July 5, 2026. They raised banners demanding “justice and a safe return,” expressing the pain of their prolonged displacement, which has lasted for years, and demanding their legitimate right to return to their homes and properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the Syrian Future Movement appreciates the Hasakah Governor’s response and his meeting with the protesters, it emphasizes that the issue of the return of displaced persons is a true test of the state’s ability to fulfill its promises and achieve justice, which cannot be complete without a safe and dignified return for all those forcibly displaced from their land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement commends the stand taken by the displaced people of Ras al-Ayn, which embodied their adherence to their right of return and their determination to reclaim their lives and dignity after years of displacement and suffering. It also highly values \u200b\u200bthe Hasakah governor’s meeting with the protesters, his listening to their demands, and his affirmation of continued efforts to facilitate the return of the displaced in coordination with the relevant committees, while acknowledging the existing challenges such as demining and addressing the issue of displacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see this response as a positive indicator of the state’s seriousness in addressing the displacement issue. However, it reminds us that meetings and promises alone are insufficient; concrete action on the ground is needed, along with the removal of the obstacles that still prevent a safe and dignified return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement notes that protesters expressed concerns about arrests or reprisals should families return to their areas. This indicates that the issue of return is not limited to logistical and security aspects, but also requires building trust between displaced persons and state institutions, as well as clear legal guarantees to protect returnees from any arbitrary practices. We also remind everyone that these concerns are not new, but rather the result of decades of forced displacement and exclusion policies implemented by the ousted regime, which left deep wounds in the hearts of the displaced. Therefore, we emphasize that achieving a safe return requires more than just demining and infrastructure rehabilitation; it necessitates comprehensive national reconciliation policies that reassure displaced persons, guarantee their rights, and criminalize any future violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement reiterates its unwavering support for the return of displaced persons and reconstruction, as published on its official website, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on its national responsibility, the Syrian Future Movement recommends the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Movement affirms that the right of return is a human and legal right that does not expire with time, and that realizing this right is a true test of the state’s ability to build trust with its citizens and achieve long-awaited justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe that the Syrian government and the international community are called upon today to work together to overcome the obstacles preventing the return of displaced persons and to ensure that this return is voluntary, safe, and dignified, befitting the dignity and sacrifices of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement will remain a supporter, critic, and monitor of this issue, striving to build a new Syria on the foundations of justice, dignity, and the right of return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Displaced people from Ras al-Ayn express their demands for the right to return through a protest in front of the Hasakah Governorate building.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":65613,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179],"tags":[4706],"class_list":["post-65615","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-political-office-en","tag-press-release"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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