HÜDA PAR (Free Cause Party) Foreign Relations Department issued an expanded and strongly worded statement on the anniversary of the fall of Syria’s Baath regime.

HÜDA PAR called on regional powers to assume greater responsibility in supporting Syria’s recovery while urging the establishment of an inclusive political system that guarantees the rights of all ethnic and social communities, particularly the Kurdish population.

The statement described the collapse of the 61-year Baath regime as a historic watershed moment that came after immense sacrifices by the Syrian people, who endured decades of authoritarian rule, repression, mass displacement, poverty and prolonged war. HÜDA PAR noted that the physical and psychological destruction left by years of conflict continues to weigh heavily on Syrian society, leaving millions of people displaced inside and outside the country, entire cities shattered, and basic public services in ruins.

According to the statement, Syria is now entering a sensitive and decisive transitional period in which the foundations of the country’s political future will be laid. HÜDA PAR emphasized that this phase must not be shaped by narrow political interests, foreign agendas or sectarian polarization, but must instead be built on a shared national vision that includes all components of Syrian society. The party stressed that meaningful national unity cannot be achieved without justice, equal citizenship and the recognition of diversity as a source of strength rather than division.

The statement urged the current Syrian administration to adopt a new political approach grounded in inclusion and reconciliation, calling for concrete steps to ensure fair political representation, equal access to public resources, and legal protections for cultural, ethnic and religious identities. It warned that any attempt to marginalize communities or concentrate power in the hands of a narrow elite would risk repeating the mistakes that led to decades of instability and conflict.

In this context, HÜDA PAR gave special attention to the situation of the Kurdish people in Syria, stating that Kurds were among the communities that suffered most under the Baath regime’s policies of denial and assimilation. The party argued that constitutional recognition of Kurdish identity is not a concession, but a fundamental right that must be guaranteed in any future Syrian political framework. It added that meaningful participation of Kurds in political, administrative and security structures is essential for building lasting national cohesion.

Beyond Syria’s internal challenges, the statement sharply criticized external actors it accused of seeking to exploit Syria’s fragile transition. It warned that certain regional and international forces, particularly Israeli occupation regime, are attempting to use the post-conflict period to deepen regional divisions and expand their strategic influence through military pressure, covert operations and political interference. HÜDA PAR described this as a direct threat not only to Syria, but to the wider stability of the Middle East.

The party called on neighboring and regional countries to move beyond rhetoric and take practical steps to support Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and economic recovery. It urged governments in the region to increase humanitarian aid, facilitate the safe and dignified return of refugees, contribute to infrastructure reconstruction projects, and back political processes that reflect the genuine will of the Syrian people rather than external interests.

HÜDA PAR concluded its expanded statement by expressing hope that the anniversary of the Baath regime’s collapse would become a genuine turning point in Syria’s modern history. It said it hoped this moment would mark the beginning of a new era in which Syria’s future is shaped exclusively by its own people, wounds of war are healed through justice and reconciliation, and a renewed culture of shared life, coexistence and mutual respect is firmly established across the country. (ILKHA)