Recently, there have been significant developments regarding the normalization of relations with the Syrian regime. Two main international tracks have emerged in this regard. Firstly, the Arab League, with the consent of its member states, hosted a summit on May 19th, where the head of the Syrian regime, Bashar al-Assad, was in attendance. Secondly, Russia sponsored a conference attended by Iran, Turkey, and the Syrian regime, which resulted in a meeting between the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavuşoğlu and the Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad in Moscow.
However, several European countries have expressed their opposition to this normalization process, with the United States of America emphasizing that any political solution in Syria must align with UN Resolution 2254.
Against this backdrop, The Day After Organization and the Center for Civil Society & Democracy (CCSD) held a session on 12 June 2023 a session that will assess the current political process in Syria from a civil society perspective, focusing on its prospects for a political solution in accordance with Security Council Resolution 2254.
The discussion focused on several key themes. Firstly, participants examined the requirements of the political process from the perspective of civil society, aligning their viewpoints with the principles outlined in international resolution 2254. Secondly, the session explored the perception of civil society regarding the current processes of normalization and reconciliation with the Syrian regime. Finally, civil society representatives presented their recommendations and provided insights into their vision for the future prospects of a political solution.
This side session fostered valuable discussions and analysis, providing a platform for civil society organizations to contribute their perspectives and insights to the evaluation of the civil process in Syria.
