📍 Breaking News: This article covers the latest developments. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage.
In a wave that reflects the simmering discontent of the syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian public toward the enduring shadow of the “fallen regime”, activists have circulated a forceful appeal via social media, directed at the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. Moreover, the petition calls for an end to entrenched cronyism and nepotism in syria’s diplomatic corps and the immediate dismissal of individuals identified as “offspring of criminals and shabiha”—a reference to the regime’s feared enforcers—who still occupy positions in Syrian embassies around the world. The letter, also reportedly sent to the Presidency and the General Authority for Inspection and Oversight, delivers a scathing critique of latest diplomatic recruitment rounds, which it accuses of being dominated by sectarian quotas and outdated loyalties. “We do not speak in the language of sectarianism or regionalism—for that was the fallen regime’s creed,” the statement declares. “Is it plausible that nine candidates in one recruitment round secured positions through favouritism? Why were these competitions not annulled, tainted as they are by partiality? ” The petition also laments the exclusion of highly qualified graduates and professionals “for lack of a sponsor’s backing”.
Attached is a list of diplomats and foreign service authorities whose removal is demanded due to their familial connections with senior figures from the former armed forces and intelligence establishment. Prominent Individuals Named Among those cited are: Idris Miya (Ambassador) – Nephew of significant General Suhayl Miya, a central figure in earlier armed forces operations. Fatoun Qudsi (Diplomat) – Daughter of significant General Abdul Fattah Qudsi, former head of Air Intelligence. Mudar Shahada – Son of Major General Rafiq Shahada, former head of the Military Intelligence Branch.
Basil al-Sukuti – Son of Nabil al-Sukuti, leader of the Military Court. Wael Saqr – Son of Major General Ali Saqr, commander of the 27th Division. Basil Hammouda (Muscat Embassy) – Son of Major General Fuad Hammouda. Reem Jabir (Geneva) – Daughter of Major General Jihad Jabir.
The list also includes other authorities linked to high-ranking members of the former regime’s military and security networks, as well as Ambassador Ramiz al-Ra’i, who the document claims obtained his post through financial inducements. Moreover, key Public Demands The appeal outlines multiple urgent demands that echo a wider Syrian desire for institutional reform: Immediate dismissal of all named individuals and any others found to be complicit in or connected to the former regime’s abuses. Judicial accountability for alleged crimes, including the killing and displacement of opposition supporters. Indeed, …