The political committee of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) convened its regular meeting on Thursday to discuss the latest developments on the ground and in the political landscape, with a particular focus on the violations faced by Syrian refugees in various countries, notably recent events in the region.
During the session, SOC President Hadi Al-Bahra provided an update on the situation of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, highlighting the incitement campaigns targeting them. He also addressed the challenges confronting Syrian refugees in Iraq, including deportations, while outlining the SOC’s efforts and ongoing communications with international bodies to ensure the protection and safety of Syrian refugees.
President of the Syrian Negotiations Commission (SOC), Badr Jamous, briefed attendees on the Commission’s activities and preparations for the upcoming Brussels donors conference. He expressed reservations regarding the proposed mechanism for establishing an Early Recovery Fund for Syria and the location of its headquarters. Additionally, Jamous discussed the latest developments concerning the scheduling of a new round of Constitutional Committee meetings and the regime’s continued obstructionism in evading commitments outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
The committee also received updates on the adoption of the Captagon 2 bill by the US House of Representatives, underscoring its significance in combating drug trafficking and disrupting the sources of funding used by the Assad regime to finance its war against the Syrian people.
Furthermore, presentations were delivered by SOC representatives and offices in Germany, France, Jordan, Italy, Egypt, as well as the Turkish provinces of Hatay and Gaziantep, detailing their respective activities. The committee also received a report on recent developments on the ground and the military situation, in addition to a briefing from the SOC’s Political Parties and Movements Working Group.
(Source: SOC’s Media Department)
Keywords: political committee, Syrian refugees
