This piece was reprinted by OpEd News with permission or license. It may not be reproduced in any form without permission or license from the source.
- evacuating the wounded and civilians wishing to leave; and
- adhering fully with international law provisions.
Political transition guidelines and principles include:
- a Syrian-led transition for everyone in the country;
- establishing clear steps and a firm time frame toward realizing stated goals;
- ensuring safety, stability and calm to assure doing so; and
- avoiding further bloodshed and violence.
Transitional government must be "genuinely democratic and pluralistic." It must conform with "international standards on human rights. It must include an independent judiciary respecting rule of law principles, and must offer "equal opportunities and chances for all."
Ending conflict depends on establishing "a transitional governing body" with "full executive powers. It could include members of the present government and the opposition and other groups and shall be formed on the basis of mutual consent."
Syrians must "determine the future of the country." All groups and segments of society must be able "to participate in a National Dialogue" process. Outcomes achieved "must be implemented."
"The result of the constitutional drafting would be subject to popular approval."Once established, "free and fair multi-party elections" must be held. Women must be "represented in all aspects of the transition."
Next Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
