The undersigned organizations express their deep concern over the renewed wave of violence affecting civilians in the city of Aleppo. Once again, civilians are bearing the heaviest burden of hostilities and political deadlock among multiple parties in Syria, placing their lives, dignity, and fundamental rights at serious risk. This renewed violence undermines social cohesion and erodes prospects for building a safe, free, and inclusive Syria for all Syrians.<\/p>\n
The undersigned organizations recall that all parties to the conflict are bound under international law to protect civilians and to refrain from launching indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks that may cause harm to civilians or civilian objects. In this context, the organizations call on the Syrian Transitional Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to immediately cease any military or security actions that violate these obligations, and to take all possible measures to prevent harm to civilians. Protecting civilians is not optional; it is a legal obligation under international law and a fundamental prerequisite for any serious path toward justice and sustainable peace, as well as for any effort to build a new Syria.<\/p>\n
The organizations urge the Syrian Transitional Government in particular, following its announcement of military operations in certain neighborhoods, to halt any current or future military actions in densely populated areas whenever such actions risk being indiscriminate or endangering civilians. In this regard, we emphasize that the Syrian Transitional Government bears an enhanced responsibility to ensure the protection of all Syrian citizens, and must refrain from carrying out any military action if adequate guarantees for civilian protection cannot be ensured. Facilitating civilian passage does not replace the obligation to protect civilians, especially in situations where time constraints, population density, or displacement conditions do not ensure safety from violence.<\/p>\n
The undersigned organizations also express grave concern regarding the humanitarian conditions facing families displaced from areas experiencing clashes, as well as those still trapped within them, amid the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian response. The organizations call on humanitarian actors to respond to the needs of those affected, including the provision of shelter, essential relief items, and life-saving assistance, enabling them to withstand harsh weather conditions until hostilities cease and they are able to return to their areas. The organizations further stress the necessity for all parties to ensure the protection of displaced families from any violence, collective punishment, or discrimination in the areas to which they have fled. Taking comprehensive and swift measures to document violations is also essential to ensure accountability.<\/p>\n
The undersigned organizations warn of the risk of escalating social polarization accompanying this violence, as witnessed in previous events, and recall the responsibility of media outlets and public actors to adhere to objectivity and professionalism in reporting, and to refrain from hate speech, incitement, or any practices that may lead to violence or discrimination. Media coverage and public discourse must not contribute to further harm, stigmatization, or escalation. Accordingly, the organizations affirm that the primary responsibility lies with the government to prevent and combat hate speech and incitement, through adopting the necessary legal and institutional measures to criminalize such acts and hold perpetrators accountable.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, we call on the Syrian Transitional Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to draw lessons from the waves of violence witnessed in Syria in 2025, and to take serious steps to strengthen preventive measures and ensure the protection of all Syrians from collective targeting, while demonstrating a tangible commitment to building a free and safe Syria for all through dialogue and peaceful negotiation. The protection of civilians across Aleppo must remain at the core of all security, political, and military decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n Continued disregard for civilian protection will only lead to further loss of life, devastating impacts on children, deeper societal divisions, and the erosion of any possibility of building a free and safe Syria where all people can live with dignity and without fear.<\/strong><\/p>\n Signatory Organizations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Syrian Program for Legal Development
\nSafa Development Association
\nDeFacto Dialogue Platform
\nSyrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression
\nCampaign for Syria
\nAshna Organization for Development
\nMedia for Women
\nDawzena
\nArtist Organization for Culture and Development
\nArzu
\nDawlati
\nIndependent Humanitarian Message Organization
\nAction for Sama
\nDan for Relief and Development
\nAl-Furat Organization
\nHumanitarian and Development Cooperation (HDC)
\nDar Adala
\nRose Organization for Support and Empowerment
\nAhimsa for Nonviolence
\nDemos
\nWhite Hope Organization
\nThe Day After
\nTaazur Association for Victims
\nCitizens for Syria
\nWomen Now for Development
\nRP Organization for Community Leadership
\nWomen of Tomorrow Organization
\nJustice for Life Organization
\nR\u00ca Organization for Rehabilitation and Development
\nAccess Center for Human Rights (ACHR)
\nFor Feminism
\nCaesar Files for Justice
\nSyrian Danish Cultural Association
\nSalam for Hope
\nHayyan Humanitarian Organization
\nSyrian Network in Denmark
\nSeen for Civil Peace
\nIshti Center for Peacebuilding
\nAras
\nWomen Peace Leaders Network
\nBader Organization for Community Development
\nBeitna
\nBaladna Foundation
\nDiplomatic Committee of the Star Conference
\nPel \u2013 Civic Waves
\nAshti Foundation
\nJoya Foundation
\nBayam for Mental Health and Human Development
\nJiyan Foundation for Human Rights
\nAdvocates for Accountability Organization
\nTa Marbouta
\nMalva for Arts, Culture, and Learning
\nRojava Organization
\nAmbassadors Association for Persons with Disabilities
\nAsso Center for Strategic Studies and Consultations
\nEqual Citizenship Center
\nShawshka Women\u2019s Association
\nCivil Society and Democracy Center
\nLocal Development and Small Projects Support Office
\nLeilon Association for Victims
\nAlternative Pathways
\nNun for Peacebuilding
\nRoj Kar Organization for Relief and Development
\nInsight Organization
\nWomen\u2019s Empowerment Office
\nBidayatna \u2013 Syria for All
\nKobane Organization for Relief and Development
\nMusawat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"