Pope Francis called for respect and peaceful coexistence between the various religions in Syria. In the midst of the crisis, the situation remains serious, with a divided country and a transition led by Mohamad al Bashir.
He Pope Francis He called on the different religions in Syria to promote the “reciprocal friendship and respect”asking, at the same time, that the Syrian people can live in peace. These statements were made at the end of the general audience held on Wednesday at the Vatican.
Furthermore, he highlighted that Syria is going through a “delicate moment in history” and expressed his wish that both the Syrian people and the various religions in the country can live together in peace, security and harmony. In this context, he asked that different religious beliefs walk together, promoting friendship and mutual respect.
Finally, the pope invited the parties involved to find a “responsible political solution” that allows the stability and unity of Syria without further conflicts or divisions, a crucial issue in the context of the civil war that has devastated the country for more than a decade.
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The current situation in Syria
The civil war Syria remains a complex and devastating conflict, marked by fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime and the rebel-led transition. The politician Mohamad al Bashirlinked to the group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS)was named as the new transition leader after the overthrow of Assad. His appointment is part of a political reconfiguration that seeks to stabilize the country after more than a decade of confrontations.
He transitional governmentheaded by al Bashir, faces several challenges, including the dissolution of security authorities and the annulment of terrorism laws. Meanwhile, the country remains divided between various factions and the international community closely observes the efforts to achieve a lasting peace. The humanitarian situation remains critical, with millions of displaced Syrians and urgent needs throughout the territory.
Source: Ambito
