Damascus, Dec. 29 (SANA) Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa stressed on X that attempts by some groups to exploit events to advance sectarian agendas have failed. “These efforts had no connection to Syria’s national unity and resembled the methods of the former regime, which often betrayed Syrians and justified its crimes with false pretexts,” he said.
Al-Mustafa emphasized that the freedom of expression and protest guaranteed by the new state is a moral gain and a cornerstone for building modern institutions. “However, some have misunderstood it. The unity of Syria and its people remains a national principle beyond debate,” he added.
The minister highlighted that the new state has implemented political approaches aimed at uniting Syrians and overcoming divisions entrenched by the former regime. These efforts, he noted, have helped resolve many issues while rising above the legacy of past conflicts and massacres.
He underscored that every crisis provides an opportunity to distinguish between initiatives that benefit the people and those that are harmful, urging Syrians to reject divisive projects and work together to build a homeland inclusive of all.
Since the country’s liberation, the Syrian state has pursued policies to strengthen national cohesion and overcome lingering divisions from the conflict years. Authorities have stressed repeatedly that Syria’s unity and sovereignty are non-negotiable and that foreign agendas seeking to exploit internal divisions will be opposed.
