Seminar in Worms, Germany, highlights current situation in Lebanon

WORMS, Germany — A seminar on the recent situation in Lebanon and the broader Middle East was held at the Mor Flexenus D’Mabbug Church in Worms, Germany, as part of a series of discussions across European cities.

The event began with an opening speech and a moment of silence to honor the martyrs of the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people. Key speakers included Shmuni Arsan, a member of the Presidential Board of the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo D’Bethnahrin, MUB); Father Shamoun Kurt, the priest of the church; and Hawa Ay, the representative of HNB in Worms.

The speakers emphasized the critical importance of unity among the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people during these challenging times. They urged the community to actively engage and play a significant role in the political and social developments shaping the Middle East.

Ibrahim Mrad, President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) and Secretary-General of the Christian Front, participated in the seminar via Skype. He elaborated on the philosophy and mission of the MUB and the ongoing struggle to unify Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) communities.

Mrad discussed the precarious situation of Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people in Lebanon amidst regional conflicts, warning of threats of obliteration and marginalization. He called on the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people to assert their rights and prepare to advocate for their national demands.

During the seminar, attendees were invited to share their perspectives and pose questions to Mrad.

Shmuni Arsan spoke about the efforts of MUB to strengthen Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) unity both in their homeland and abroad, while Father Shamoun Kurt emphasized the community’s responsibility to support national initiatives through moral and financial means.

The seminar concluded with a renewed commitment to unity and proactive engagement, highlighting the collective role of the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people in shaping their future.