Statement by a Group of Activists We, a group of Syrian activists, strongly condemn the silence of the Transitional Government, led by Ahmad Shar’a, in the face of the ongoing crimes and systematic violations specifically targeting one particular component of the Syrian people. We have now moved beyond the stage of denial and entered a phase of real danger. Kidnappings and acts of sexual enslavement against women from Syria’s coastal regions, Homs, and rural Hama are being repeated in horrifying fashion before everyone’s eyes — yet the Transitional Government has issued no official stance, taken no deterrent action, nor even offered a statement to reassure the victims and their families. What is happening is not isolated or random — it is an organized pattern that strikes at the very core of Syrian society. Women's bodies are being weaponized to humiliate an entire community, while official silence and inaction amount to implicit complicity in these crimes. We have submitted direct documentation and reports to the relevant authorities, including the General Security Directorate, yet to this day, no serious action has been taken, and no official clarification has been issued. Our women are being kidnapped in broad daylight. They are being sold, abused, and violated—some of them are young girls no older than fourteen. And still, there is no outcry. No conscience stirred. Based on the above, we demand the following: The immediate launch of a neutral international investigation under the supervision of international human rights organizations, with the participation of international observers. The prosecution of all individuals found to be involved in these crimes against women, whether through direct action, complicity, or silence. Holding the Transitional Government fully accountable for any negligence, disregard, or delay in taking the necessary measures. Urging the active and guarantor states for Syria’s stability to exert direct pressure on the Transitional Government to ensure the protection of all components of the Syrian people —without discrimination, politicization, or justification. We conclude this statement with a moral and humanitarian plea—a call to the living consciences around the world: If the world does not act today, tomorrow may be far too late. Justice must not be delayed, Silence today is complicity. Signed: A Group of Activists April 17, 2025 chng.it/JchfwLSCgc
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