Hasakah residents protest against Constitutional Declaration, demand inclusive Syrian state

HASAKAH, North and East Syria — Residents of Hasakah and representatives of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria (DAARNES) staged a protest outside the US-led International Coalition base in the Hamma area, west of Hasakah, North and East Syria. The demonstration was held in opposition to the Constitutional Declaration signed by Ahmad al-Sharaa, head of the Syrian Transitional Government (STG).

Participants included residents from various ethnic groups in the region, including Syriacs (Arameans–Assyrians–Chaldeans), Armenians, Kurds, and Arabs, along with a delegation from the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo D’Bethnahrin, MUB) and DAARNES representatives.

Speaking to reporters, Khatoun Hanna Issa from the Hasakah Council confirmed the protest aimed to voice the community’s rejection of the new constitution. She emphasized the importance of including all Syrian ethnic groups in the constitutional framework.

Abdullah Khalaf al-Talal, a prominent member of the Bakkara Tribe, criticized the declaration as unfair, stating, “The constitution should guarantee the rights of all peoples, regardless of their number.”

Nahed Suleiman, representing the Kongreya Star organization in Hasakah, declared that the protest opposed the concept of a single-identity Syria. She called for a pluralistic and democratic state that recognizes the rights of all ethnic components. Suleiman added that the protesters delivered a letter outlining their demands to officials at the Coalition base.

The protest highlights growing regional discontent with the Constitutional Declaration, as communities across Syria advocate for an inclusive and representative political future.