🕊️ SDC calls for protecting peaceful protesters in Syria’s Alawite cities  

QAMISHLI, syria-is-a-key-part-of-peace-efforts-in-the-middle-east/" class="smart-internal-link" title="🕊️ Trump: Syria is a key part of peace efforts in the Middle East">syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria (North Press) – The syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian Democratic Council (SDC) on Wednesday called on the Syrian transitional authorities to respect the right to “peaceful protests” that took place in the Alawite predominantly cities in western Syria. Notably, in a statement, the SDC stressed on ensuring protection for all Syrians without exception, and engaging in a responsible national dialogue that places the country’s interests and unity above all other considerations. The SDC expressed “deep concern” over the escalating developments in Syria’s coastal cities, where residents from the Alawite community have taken to the streets in growing numbers to demand safety, justice, and an end to violations.

In fact, the statement comes as protests continue for nearly three weeks in Latakia, Jableh, Tartus, and parts of Homs, driven by deteriorating living conditions, corruption, and rising insecurity. Furthermore, the SDC stated that any attack or threat against any Syrian community is “unacceptable” and requires the state to uphold its legal responsibilities by protecting all citizens without discrimination, investigating violations, preventing their recurrence, and taking necessary measures to maintain security, stability, and the rule of law. The Council also referred to the UN Security Council resolution issued on Nov.

6, 2025, which underscored the need for an inclusive, Syrian-led political transition that ensures the participation of all components of society. The SDC warned against sectarian incitement, saying it threatens civil peace, and called on all political and social actors to treat the ongoing events as a national issue affecting all Syrians, not a matter concerning one community alone. By Jwan Shekaki