Press release
Syrian Opposition Coalition
Department of Media and Communications
December 18, 2023
The Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) strongly condemns and categorically rejects the physical assault on media activists in the town of Al-Raie, situated in the Aleppo countryside on Monday. The targeted individuals were engaged in covering a peaceful protest within the town.
The SOC underscores the paramount importance of press freedom and the right to peaceful demonstration for all Syrians. These principles, foundational to the Syrian people’s uprising in 2011, have been the driving force behind significant sacrifices made for the cause of freedom, particularly in the domains of opinion and expression.
In response to this egregious incident, the SOC is urging an impartial investigation to be conducted, emphasizing the need to hold the perpetrators of this reprehensible attack accountable through a fair and just judicial process. The Coalition is actively monitoring developments in coordination with the Syrian Interim Government, which has promptly issued a statement denouncing the incident and initiated necessary investigative procedures.
No individual or entity should be permitted to undermine the immense sacrifices made by the Syrian people, tarnish the image of their revolutionary spirit, or distort the reality of liberated areas in Syria. The SOC applauds the resilience of Syrians in defending their revolution, upholding their aspirations for freedom, dignity, and justice through the peaceful exercise of their right to demonstrate. This commitment extends to safeguarding both public and private property.
