Syrian Druze Leader Links Disarmament to Building Federal Syria
Spiritual leader's statements reflect clear vision for Syria's future based on fair distribution of powers ensuring rights of all components
January 1, 2025, 11:50 pm

Syrian Druze Leader Links Disarmament to Building Federal Syria

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Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of Syrian Druze Muslims, expressed a clear stance on the country's future during statements to Lebanon's Al-Jadeed channel, emphasizing the need for a system guaranteeing all Syrians' rights.

Al-Hijri revealed "daily communication with Syria's new administration," while firmly rejecting disarmament before "reaching consensus on a state structure guaranteeing all Syrians' rights."

The Druze spiritual leader highlighted his community's readiness to disarm once the desired consensus is achieved and a "state guaranteeing everyone's rights" is established, clearly indicating the need for a decentralized governance system.

Constitutional experts consider the federal system ideal for Syria's future, potentially guaranteeing all components' rights through power distribution between center and regions.

Political analysts note that post-conflict countries' experiences confirm federalism's success in resolving ethnic and sectarian conflicts, citing Iraq, Bosnia, and Switzerland as examples.

Specialized studies indicate Syria's demographic and cultural diversity makes federalism a logical choice, allowing regions self-governance within a unified state framework.

Political sources report growing support among Syrian forces and components for federalism, viewing it as the sole guarantee for building a unified democratic Syria respecting diversity and ensuring fair power and wealth sharing.

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