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Hundreds of people on Saturday demonstrated in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, pressing for self-determination of the Druze people.
Protesters demanded full independence from Syria, deeming ideas of federalism or autonomy as inadequate for their condition. Speakers within the protest argued that statehood would guarantee their security, citing recent episodes of violence as proof that inter-ethnic coexistence under one state is no longer a viable solution.
The protests, the largest since July, come at a time when Syria is facing a harsh transition from the Assad regime, with deep inter-ethnic tensions and political instability across the country. In July, hundreds of people were killed in the clashes between the Druze, Bedouin tribes, and the Syrian government.
Under Article 1(2) of the UN Charter, self-determination is a foundational principle, particularly utilized during the decolonization process in the 20th century.
This right, however, has been at odds with the Principle of Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty of states. Article 2(4) of the charter, for example, stipulates that members shall “refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity” of any other state.
International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) 2010 Advisory Opinion on Kosovo further added to the debate, as the court held that Kosovo’s “unilateral declaration of independence did not violate international law,” given that such declarations are not explicitly prohibited. Yet, the ICJ left the question of the right of secession unresolved, emphasizing that such a right ought to be assessed based on the specific circumstances.
The Druze are an Arabic-speaking minority numbering around one million people, half of whom are in Syria. In July, Israel launched several airstrikes in Syria, reasoning that the Druze were threatened by government-affiliated forces.
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Protesters demanded full independence from Syria, deeming ideas of federalism or autonomy as inadequate for their condition. Speakers within the protest argued that statehood would guarantee their security, citing recent episodes of violence as proof that inter-ethnic coexistence under one state is no longer a viable solution.
The protests, the largest since July, come at a time when Syria is facing a harsh transition from the Assad regime, with deep inter-ethnic tensions and political instability across the country. In July, hundreds of people were killed in the clashes between the Druze, Bedouin tribes, and the Syrian government.
Under Article 1(2) of the UN Charter, self-determination is a foundational principle, particularly utilized during the decolonization process in the 20th century.
This right, however, has been at odds with the Principle of Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty of states. Article 2(4) of the charter, for example, stipulates that members shall “refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity” of any other state.
International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) 2010 Advisory Opinion on Kosovo further added to the debate, as the court held that Kosovo’s “unilateral declaration of independence did not violate international law,” given that such declarations are not explicitly prohibited. Yet, the ICJ left the question of the right of secession unresolved, emphasizing that such a right ought to be assessed based on the specific circumstances.
The Druze are an Arabic-speaking minority numbering around one million people, half of whom are in Syria. In July, Israel launched several airstrikes in Syria, reasoning that the Druze were threatened by government-affiliated forces.
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