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(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nEmphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Urges Mikati to Withdraw Hezbollah Militia from Syrian Territory for Refugees Return","post_excerpt":"President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-urges-mikati-to-withdraw-hezbollah-militia-from-syrian-territory-for-refugees-return","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:45:20","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:45:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78425","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_32"};
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To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Urges Mikati to Withdraw Hezbollah Militia from Syrian Territory for Refugees Return","post_excerpt":"President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-urges-mikati-to-withdraw-hezbollah-militia-from-syrian-territory-for-refugees-return","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:45:20","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:45:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78425","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_32"};
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May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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May 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Department of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Urges Mikati to Withdraw Hezbollah Militia from Syrian Territory for Refugees Return","post_excerpt":"President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-urges-mikati-to-withdraw-hezbollah-militia-from-syrian-territory-for-refugees-return","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:45:20","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:45:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78425","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_32"};
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Syrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Urges Mikati to Withdraw Hezbollah Militia from Syrian Territory for Refugees Return","post_excerpt":"President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-urges-mikati-to-withdraw-hezbollah-militia-from-syrian-territory-for-refugees-return","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:45:20","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:45:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78425","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_32"};
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The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This meeting reflects SOC's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination with all segments of the Syrian people. They aim to work together to change the Syrian reality and increase international interest in Syria, pushing for the implementation of UN resolutions, notably the Geneva Communique of 2012, and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The meeting was attended by SOC Vice-Presidents Abdel Majeed Barakat and Dima Moussa, Abdulahad Astepho, coordinator of the Foreign Relations Department and the Organization\u2019s representative in the SOC, along with Assyrian Democratic Organization's Deputy Head Bashir Saadi, Executive Office member Koriya Shabo, General Secretariat member Kebro Romanos, and Public Relations Office member Kiryakis Koriya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meeting reflects SOC's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination with all segments of the Syrian people. They aim to work together to change the Syrian reality and increase international interest in Syria, pushing for the implementation of UN resolutions, notably the Geneva Communique of 2012, and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting was attended by SOC Vice-Presidents Abdel Majeed Barakat and Dima Moussa, Abdulahad Astepho, coordinator of the Foreign Relations Department and the Organization\u2019s representative in the SOC, along with Assyrian Democratic Organization's Deputy Head Bashir Saadi, Executive Office member Koriya Shabo, General Secretariat member Kebro Romanos, and Public Relations Office member Kiryakis Koriya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meeting reflects SOC's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination with all segments of the Syrian people. They aim to work together to change the Syrian reality and increase international interest in Syria, pushing for the implementation of UN resolutions, notably the Geneva Communique of 2012, and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Urges Mikati to Withdraw Hezbollah Militia from Syrian Territory for Refugees Return","post_excerpt":"President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-urges-mikati-to-withdraw-hezbollah-militia-from-syrian-territory-for-refugees-return","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:45:20","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:45:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78425","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_32"};
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Keywords: Syrian Women\u2019s Authority<\/p>\n","post_title":"Syrian Women's\u00a0Authority\u00a0Convenes Meeting in Gaziantep, Turkyie","post_excerpt":"The Syrian Women\u2019s Authority, in partnership with the Stabilization Support Unit, convened a meeting on April 26 to review its ongoing activities and discuss strategies for collaboration with the working groups of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC). The primary objective was to bolster the presence and engagement of Syrian women, integrating them into decision-making processes, and amplifying the voices of both men and women in forums addressing Syria-related matters.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"syrian-womens-authority-convenes-meeting-in-gaziantep-turkyie","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:53:36","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:53:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78446,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content":"\n
Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting was attended by SOC Vice-Presidents Abdel Majeed Barakat and Dima Moussa, Abdulahad Astepho, coordinator of the Foreign Relations Department and the Organization\u2019s representative in the SOC, along with Assyrian Democratic Organization's Deputy Head Bashir Saadi, Executive Office member Koriya Shabo, General Secretariat member Kebro Romanos, and Public Relations Office member Kiryakis Koriya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meeting reflects SOC's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination with all segments of the Syrian people. They aim to work together to change the Syrian reality and increase international interest in Syria, pushing for the implementation of UN resolutions, notably the Geneva Communique of 2012, and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Urges Mikati to Withdraw Hezbollah Militia from Syrian Territory for Refugees Return","post_excerpt":"President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-urges-mikati-to-withdraw-hezbollah-militia-from-syrian-territory-for-refugees-return","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:45:20","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:45:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78425","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_32"};
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(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keywords: Syrian Women\u2019s Authority<\/p>\n","post_title":"Syrian Women's\u00a0Authority\u00a0Convenes Meeting in Gaziantep, Turkyie","post_excerpt":"The Syrian Women\u2019s Authority, in partnership with the Stabilization Support Unit, convened a meeting on April 26 to review its ongoing activities and discuss strategies for collaboration with the working groups of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC). The primary objective was to bolster the presence and engagement of Syrian women, integrating them into decision-making processes, and amplifying the voices of both men and women in forums addressing Syria-related matters.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"syrian-womens-authority-convenes-meeting-in-gaziantep-turkyie","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:53:36","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:53:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78446,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content":"\n
Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting was attended by SOC Vice-Presidents Abdel Majeed Barakat and Dima Moussa, Abdulahad Astepho, coordinator of the Foreign Relations Department and the Organization\u2019s representative in the SOC, along with Assyrian Democratic Organization's Deputy Head Bashir Saadi, Executive Office member Koriya Shabo, General Secretariat member Kebro Romanos, and Public Relations Office member Kiryakis Koriya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meeting reflects SOC's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination with all segments of the Syrian people. They aim to work together to change the Syrian reality and increase international interest in Syria, pushing for the implementation of UN resolutions, notably the Geneva Communique of 2012, and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In conclusion, several recommendations were formulated for the Syrian Women\u2019s Authority and SOC, including the scheduling of regular meetings between the Authority and SOC\u2019s working groups to elevate the role of Syrian women through increased participation and broader consultation with all segments of Syrian society, including civil society organizations, unions, and associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keywords: Syrian Women\u2019s Authority<\/p>\n","post_title":"Syrian Women's\u00a0Authority\u00a0Convenes Meeting in Gaziantep, Turkyie","post_excerpt":"The Syrian Women\u2019s Authority, in partnership with the Stabilization Support Unit, convened a meeting on April 26 to review its ongoing activities and discuss strategies for collaboration with the working groups of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC). The primary objective was to bolster the presence and engagement of Syrian women, integrating them into decision-making processes, and amplifying the voices of both men and women in forums addressing Syria-related matters.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"syrian-womens-authority-convenes-meeting-in-gaziantep-turkyie","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:53:36","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:53:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78446,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content":"\n
Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting was attended by SOC Vice-Presidents Abdel Majeed Barakat and Dima Moussa, Abdulahad Astepho, coordinator of the Foreign Relations Department and the Organization\u2019s representative in the SOC, along with Assyrian Democratic Organization's Deputy Head Bashir Saadi, Executive Office member Koriya Shabo, General Secretariat member Kebro Romanos, and Public Relations Office member Kiryakis Koriya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meeting reflects SOC's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination with all segments of the Syrian people. They aim to work together to change the Syrian reality and increase international interest in Syria, pushing for the implementation of UN resolutions, notably the Geneva Communique of 2012, and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Urges Mikati to Withdraw Hezbollah Militia from Syrian Territory for Refugees Return","post_excerpt":"President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-urges-mikati-to-withdraw-hezbollah-militia-from-syrian-territory-for-refugees-return","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:45:20","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:45:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78425","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_32"};
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Participants were briefed on the activities of SOC\u2019s working groups, underscoring the importance of collaboration between the Women\u2019s Authority and these groups to overcome obstacles and maximize the utilization of Syrian resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, several recommendations were formulated for the Syrian Women\u2019s Authority and SOC, including the scheduling of regular meetings between the Authority and SOC\u2019s working groups to elevate the role of Syrian women through increased participation and broader consultation with all segments of Syrian society, including civil society organizations, unions, and associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keywords: Syrian Women\u2019s Authority<\/p>\n","post_title":"Syrian Women's\u00a0Authority\u00a0Convenes Meeting in Gaziantep, Turkyie","post_excerpt":"The Syrian Women\u2019s Authority, in partnership with the Stabilization Support Unit, convened a meeting on April 26 to review its ongoing activities and discuss strategies for collaboration with the working groups of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC). The primary objective was to bolster the presence and engagement of Syrian women, integrating them into decision-making processes, and amplifying the voices of both men and women in forums addressing Syria-related matters.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"syrian-womens-authority-convenes-meeting-in-gaziantep-turkyie","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:53:36","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:53:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78446,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content":"\n
Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting was attended by SOC Vice-Presidents Abdel Majeed Barakat and Dima Moussa, Abdulahad Astepho, coordinator of the Foreign Relations Department and the Organization\u2019s representative in the SOC, along with Assyrian Democratic Organization's Deputy Head Bashir Saadi, Executive Office member Koriya Shabo, General Secretariat member Kebro Romanos, and Public Relations Office member Kiryakis Koriya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meeting reflects SOC's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination with all segments of the Syrian people. They aim to work together to change the Syrian reality and increase international interest in Syria, pushing for the implementation of UN resolutions, notably the Geneva Communique of 2012, and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Al-Bahra Discusses Latest Syria Developments with Assyrian Democratic Organization","post_excerpt":"Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"al-bahra-discusses-latest-syria-developments-with-assyrian-democratic-organization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78446","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78430,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:41:11","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:11","post_content":"\n
Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It was decided to hold separate sessions with each working group to delve deeper into their initiatives and explore ways to harness Syrian resources to enhance their effectiveness in addressing the needs of Syrians. Discussions also revolved around early recovery efforts and the plans for the establishment of a trust fund to support related projects, resulting in a set of recommendations and proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants were briefed on the activities of SOC\u2019s working groups, underscoring the importance of collaboration between the Women\u2019s Authority and these groups to overcome obstacles and maximize the utilization of Syrian resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, several recommendations were formulated for the Syrian Women\u2019s Authority and SOC, including the scheduling of regular meetings between the Authority and SOC\u2019s working groups to elevate the role of Syrian women through increased participation and broader consultation with all segments of Syrian society, including civil society organizations, unions, and associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keywords: Syrian Women\u2019s Authority<\/p>\n","post_title":"Syrian Women's\u00a0Authority\u00a0Convenes Meeting in Gaziantep, Turkyie","post_excerpt":"The Syrian Women\u2019s Authority, in partnership with the Stabilization Support Unit, convened a meeting on April 26 to review its ongoing activities and discuss strategies for collaboration with the working groups of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC). The primary objective was to bolster the presence and engagement of Syrian women, integrating them into decision-making processes, and amplifying the voices of both men and women in forums addressing Syria-related matters.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"syrian-womens-authority-convenes-meeting-in-gaziantep-turkyie","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:53:36","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:53:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78446,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:49:21","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:49:21","post_content":"\n
Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syria Opposition Coalition (SOC), held a virtual meeting with the leadership of the Assyrian Democratic Organization, led by Gabriel Moshe Koriya. They discussed the latest on-ground developments and the political situation in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting was attended by SOC Vice-Presidents Abdel Majeed Barakat and Dima Moussa, Abdulahad Astepho, coordinator of the Foreign Relations Department and the Organization\u2019s representative in the SOC, along with Assyrian Democratic Organization's Deputy Head Bashir Saadi, Executive Office member Koriya Shabo, General Secretariat member Kebro Romanos, and Public Relations Office member Kiryakis Koriya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meeting reflects SOC's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination with all segments of the Syrian people. They aim to work together to change the Syrian reality and increase international interest in Syria, pushing for the implementation of UN resolutions, notably the Geneva Communique of 2012, and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees emphasized the need for periodic meetings to include all members of the Assyrian Democratic Organization. This aims to intensify communication, identify energies within Syria, and integrate them into a unified national project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions focused on conditions in liberated areas and the SOC's plan to advance northern Syria by restoring production, boosting the economy, providing job opportunities, improving services and living conditions, and strengthening judiciary and governance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The audience received a briefing from the Assyrian Democratic Organization on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, particularly the Al-Jazira region, and their vision for the political process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC's Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Press release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSyrian Opposition Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartment of Media and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) mourns the passing of the esteemed writer and veteran political dissident, Issam Al-Attar, who passed away today in the German city of Aachen at the age of 97. For more than half a century, he endured exile due to his steadfast resistance against tyranny, his unwavering opposition to the Assad regime, and his tireless pursuit of freedom in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Damascus, Al-Attar bore witness to pivotal moments in Syria's modern history, his principled stances shaping various chapters of the nation's political landscape. He leaves behind a profound legacy and an extraordinary journey, emerging as a symbolic figure in the struggle against injustice and oppression. Rejecting violence, he championed peaceful resistance. Al-Attar previously held the position of General Controller of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the Baath Party's seizure of power and subsequent coup, Al-Attar was forced into exile from Syria in 1963 after departing for Hajj, prevented from returning thereafter. Despite residing abroad, the Assad regime relentlessly pursued him, even attempting his assassination, and tragically succeeding in taking the life of his wife, Banan al-Tantawi, in Aachen, Germany, in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his life, Al-Attar ardently supported the causes of freedom and justice in Syria, advocating for human rights and dignity at every opportunity. His existence was dedicated to combating injustice and tyranny in the pursuit of freedom. At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he stood as one of its earliest champions, dedicating substantial efforts to rallying support for the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Al-Attar departs us away from his homeland, his aspirations for Syria's freedom and independence unfulfilled. He leaves behind a lifetime of counsel and calls for unity and collaboration in righteousness and piety, advocating fervently for freedom, dignity, justice, and progress, confronting life's trials with integrity, wisdom, and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May mercy be upon the esteemed writer and political dissident, Issam Al-Attar. Our deepest condolences extend to his family, friends, admirers, and the entirety of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","post_title":"SOC Mourns Passing of Veteran Dissident and Writer Issam Al-Attar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"soc-mourns-passing-of-veteran-dissident-and-writer-issam-al-attar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-04 16:41:12","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:41:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/en.etilaf.org\/?p=78430","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":78425,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-05-04 16:27:27","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-04 13:27:27","post_content":"\nPresident of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, has urged Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to take decisive action to withdraw Lebanese militias, affiliated with his government, from Syrian territories. Al-Bahra's call includes compensating Syrian residents for the homes they lost due to the presence of the Hezbollah militia, thereby facilitating their return by providing them with the means to rebuild their lives. This initiative, he emphasized, is a gesture of goodwill crucial for the return of Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra proposed financing these compensations through the cash aid Lebanon receives for hosting refugees. Notably, the European Union recently allocated one billion euros to support refugees and the Lebanese communities accommodating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Al-Bahra suggested Mikati could leverage his position to secure a UN-backed force of Blue Helmets to ensure the safety of returning refugees, shielding them from potential reprisals by the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra stated that Mikati must not overlook the presence of a militia in Syria affiliated with a Lebanese party that is part of the Lebanese government. He added that this militia exerts control over villages, towns, and entire regions, from which Syrian residents were forcibly displaced or faced threats in past years. Al-Bahra emphasized that this militia has played a role in aiding and abetting the Assad regime in committing mass killings, arrests, and displacements, affecting hundreds of thousands of Syrians, forcing them from their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Bahra reiterated the SOC\u2019s support for the safe and voluntary return of all Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their return is dignified. However, he cautioned against the perilous conditions in Syria, citing ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime against its own citizens. He highlighted the persistent scourge of arbitrary arrests, with the Syrian Network for Human Rights' latest report, issued Thursday, documenting at least 212 cases in April 2024 alone, including 12 children and seven women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Al-Bahra decried the regime's relentless violence, which claims the lives of numerous civilians monthly, including innocent women and children, along with the gruesome reality of detainees dying under torture. Citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights' recent findings, he revealed that 68 civilians lost their lives in Syria last April, among them 13 children, three women, and nine individuals subjected to torture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Al-Bahra thanked the Lebanese people for their compassionate hosting of Syrian refugees, acknowledging their resilience and urging them to empathize with the plight of Syrians. He lamented the international community's failure to earnestly pursue a comprehensive political solution in Syria, a failure that prolongs the agony of refugees and exacerbates the suffering of Syrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing the continued danger in Syria for returning refugees, Al-Bahra urged the global community to prioritize a sustainable political resolution, emphasizing the imperative of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Source: SOC\u2019s Media Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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