News Center - The Coordination of Kongra Star held the interim government directly responsible for the events that took place in several areas of the Syrian coast, calling on public opinion and women’s organizations not to remain silent and to unite efforts to confront these violations.

On Monday, December 29, the Coordination of Kongra Star issued a statement condemning the attacks targeting the Syrian coastal regions. The statement read:

“As is well known, members of the Alawite community organized peaceful protests in Latakia, Tartous, Jableh, and Homs, driven by their demand for federalism and self-administration. Thousands of people participated in these demonstrations, and women played a prominent role in them. However, they were once again subjected to brutal attacks by jihadists affiliated with the transitional government. As a result, dozens were killed, hundreds were arrested, others were injured, and many were subjected to torture. We commemorate with deep respect those who fell victim to these unjust violations and extend our sincere condolences to their families and to the Alawite community. We particularly honor the women who participated in and led the protests and who were martyred, and we affirm that we will continue their struggle.”

The statement noted that the people are well aware that jihadists of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham directly opened fire on demonstrators, used tanks to disperse them, and killed many. To prevent these violations from reaching public opinion, journalists were attacked and their cameras confiscated. The statement added that these crimes are being committed in full view of the world and constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes, for which the transitional government bears direct responsibility.

The statement further explained that while the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria is making serious efforts to establish a peaceful, decentralized Syria, these attacks are unacceptable and represent a severe blow to the dialogue process. It stressed that “the transitional government must now realize that Syria is home to many peoples, and that every people wishes to live according to its own will and path. Any attempt to impose the application of Islamic Sharia, as envisioned by jihadists within such a system, will lead to mass massacres, sectarian wars, and national conflicts, producing nothing but chaos and violence.”

The statement emphasized that the jihadist system undermines all peaceful efforts and solutions, emerging abruptly and without warning. Therefore, the transitional government bears direct responsibility for all consequences that are driving Syria into a deep crisis. It added that building a decentralized, democratic, and peaceful Syria would benefit all peoples and ensure a safe life for its inhabitants.

In its statement, the Coordination of Kongra Star called on public opinion not to remain silent in the face of what it described as “brutal attacks” targeting the Syrian coastal regions, affirming that “everyone who struggles for humanity, the rights of peoples, and democracy must raise their voice against these assaults.” It noted that Alawite, Druze, and Christian women were at the forefront of the protests in coastal cities, and that a number of them were killed or arrested as a result, despite being subjected daily to violent practices by jihadist groups.

The Coordination also called on women’s organizations condemning these practices to unify their efforts and raise their voices collectively in support of Alawite women and the Alawite people, renewing its call to Alawite women around the world to demonstrate solidarity. The statement concluded by affirming that confronting these violations can only be achieved through collective struggle.