Syria Support Movement solidarity with the Syrian people
The Syria Solidarity Movement welcomes the UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and political settlement in Syria. It is a hopeful initiative for three main reasons.
First, if it is true that the US and its allies no longer seek to overthrow the legal government of the sovereign nation of Syria, this is a very positive step that demonstrates respect for international law and the UN charter prohibiting military action or interference in the internal affairs of other countries except in response to an act of aggression.
Second, if the resolution also results in a sincere and united front against foreign forces that are violating Syrian sovereignty, this is also a major positive step that can help restore a secure Syria that allows its people to return to their homes and rebuild their communities.
Third, if the countries that supported the resolution are serious about respecting the right of the Syrian people to choose their own government and leadership without outside interference or trying to decide what is right for Syria, this is to be encouraged by all.
These intentions can be inferred from the language of the resolution. However, not everyone agrees that these are the right inferences to draw, and even if they are, to what extent all of its backers are committed to those intentions.
We note, for example, that of the foreign nations that are currently conducting military operations in Syria, only Russia is doing so with the authorization of legally constituted Syrian government. All the rest, including the US, France and Turkey, are operating in violation of the UN charter, and are committing aggression against the sovereign nation of Syria.
We also note that the US and its allies make an artificial distinction between the terrorists of Jabhat al-Nusra and ISIL/Daesh on the one hand and Ahrar al-Sham and similar groups, on the other, while the differences are only skin deep. These groups need only change their names to legitimate themselves, a convenient fig leaf for maintaining the status quo and continuing the aggression.
Will the US, France and the UK enforce upon Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar and other nations a requirement to use the arms sold to them only in self defense and not transfer them to other parties without the permission of the manufacturing country, as stated in the End User Agreements that are a condition of sale? Will they stop providing weapons to fighters considered terrorists by the manufacturing nations? Will they put an end to the indoctrination and financial and logistical support to terror groups inside Syria and Iraq?
All of this is very uncertain, based upon the language of the resolution, The sincerity of the countries that agreed upon this language therefore remains to be seen.
Despite these reservations, we welcome this action by the UN Security Council for its potential. Let us hope and advocate for this resolution to mark the beginning of the end of the conflict in Syria. Let us work for this to be the first step in rebuilding a safe, secure, stable and peaceful Syria for generations to come.
The Syria Solidarity Movement
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