The spokesperson for Syria’s Ministry of the Interior, Nour Eddin al-Baba, reaffirmed that the Syrian government is the guarantor of the rights and protection of all Syrians. He also urged the people of Syria’s coastal region to resist external calls aimed at promoting unrest and chaos in their communities.
In comments shared on Telegram, al-Baba addressed recent protests in the coastal region, stating that he had personally toured Homs with local security officials. During his visit, he met with residents who had witnessed unsettling incidents. He reassured them and described the conversations as “productive and positive,” with no incidents of violence reported. He also expressed his gratitude to the people of Homs for their warm hospitality and generosity.
Al-Baba reiterated that the right to protest and express opinions is a fundamental right guaranteed to all Syrians, secured by the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs during the revolution. He emphasized that the Ministry of the Interior is committed to protecting this right, while maintaining neutrality toward all Syrian communities.
However, the spokesperson warned against being drawn into “external calls that seek to sow division and destabilize the social fabric.” He noted that such actions could provoke unnecessary reactions.
In an interview with Syrian state TV, Al-Ikhbaria, al-Baba explained that the country’s internal security forces had been deployed to secure protests in the coastal region, ensuring there were no incidents that could be exploited by those promoting chaos. He stressed that the Ministry fully supports the right to peaceful expression, as long as it remains within the boundaries of the law and does not threaten national stability.
Al-Baba further pointed out that those behind the calls for unrest are based outside Syria and are disconnected from the realities of life in the coastal region. He criticized the use of sectarian rhetoric in some protests, emphasizing that it reveals the true agenda of those orchestrating the unrest.
He concluded by saying that such calls are designed to “drag the region into a cycle of instability,” adding that the demands being raised cannot be addressed through chaos or external manipulation.
