Syrian Coalition: We Presented a Comprehensive Vision for Political Transition and End To Violence

Louay Safi, spokesman for the Syrian Coalition, said that the delegation of the Coalition submitted a paper that outlines the the transition process and ending the violence. “The plan that we presented contains clear steps to preserve the unity of the Syrian people and the integrity of Syrian territory, ending the violence and the release of detainees,” Safi said. The spokesman for the Syrian Coalition also said that the transitional governing body will also be responsible for achieving transitional justice, holding accountable perpetrators of crimes against the Syrian people, preserving the state institutions after restructuring them, rebuilding the Syrian economy on the basis of equal opportunity, the formation of a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution and holding free and democratic elections. Safi also stresses that “the Assad regime is primarily responsible for the spread of violence and terror in the country, and its primary concern is oppressing the revolution. Furthermore, Safi criticizes the attempts of the delegation of the Assad regime to include the issue of terrorism in the files that will be discussed during Geneva II, stressing that the term included in Geneva I Communique is “violence and not terrorism, as at that time terrorism was not apparent. The focus of Geneva I is ending violence practiced by Assad against civilians, but he has sought to create terrorism to derail the course of negotiations and to send a message to the international community that “either I or I will burn the region.” (Source: Syrian Coalition)