Syria Islamists Pledge 'State of Law, Freedom, Justice'

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Syria's biggest Islamist rebel groups promised Saturday "a state of law, freedom and justice," just months after the largest among them had flatly rejected democratic principles.

"The Syrian revolution is committed to the respect of human rights that are also encouraged by our religion," said the covenant, which all but revoked a November denunciation of democracy by the Islamic Front, which had also called for the establishment of an Islamic state.

"The Syrian revolution is a revolution based on morals and values with the objective of achieving freedom, justice and security (for) the entire Syrian society, with its diverse multi-ethnic and multi-sectarian social fabric," added the statement, posted by the Islamic Front on Twitter.

The document was co-signed by the Ajnad al-Sham Islamic Union, the Army of Mujahideen, Failaq al-Sham and the Furqan brigades -- all important rebel groups.

It also said the revolt's goal is "to overthrow the current regime and all its symbols.... and to bring them to justice in fair trials, (steering) away from any acts of revenge or retaliation."

The rebels said they are committed to fighting both President Bashar Assad's regime and the extremist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which has been in open war with rival opposition factions and jihadists since January.

It said decisions should be "entirely Syrian", rejecting jihadist bids to influence the revolt.

The covenant said the signatories welcome "the opportunity to communicate and cooperate with regional and international" powers in the bid to overthrow Assad.

After Assad unleashed a brutal crackdown on protesters in March 2011, Syria's rebellion grew from rag-tag groups of army defectors and civilians taking up arms to a massive array of Islamist and moderate rebel groups of different sizes, ideologies and international backers.

Comments 8
Missing national.pact 17 May 2014, 20:28

once you know the meaning of freedom pledge

Thumb lebanon_first 17 May 2014, 21:11

I dont know why, but this kind of talk freaks me out.

Only if Assad was not soooo evil to Lebanon, I would have prefered him...

Missing people-power 17 May 2014, 21:18

Quote from Iranian IRGC Admiral Ali Fadavi:

"Hezbollah" "is more capable of conducting terrorist attacks than al-Qaeda ever was”

www.westernjournalism.com/iran-vows-destroy-u-s-navy/#SEAOPR0f2vYMdrRU.99

Missing karim_ 17 May 2014, 23:41

What the hell are you blabbering about. The FSA-Al Qaeda jihadist terrorists are talking about their ultimate aim to establish a Wahabi emirate, and you're sitting here blabbering about covenants w midri shou. Learn how to read or don't comment.

Missing ArabDemocrat.com 18 May 2014, 03:44

Karim - when did the FSA claim that they want a Wahhabi emirate? Why lies are part and parcel of your commentary.

Missing coolmec 17 May 2014, 23:42

Hi Southern
unfortunately the FSA is nowhere to be seen and as far as I am concerned these guys are only talks I don't believe a word they say
Pity the Syrian people they will have a lot to deal with

Missing ArabDemocrat.com 18 May 2014, 03:38

Despite setbacks and the focus of the regime on trying to destroy the FSA, it is there and it has been instrumental in the fight against ISIL in Idlib and large parts of Aleppo. Indeed, FSA units have been instrumental in preventing regime troops from surrounding Aleppo and especially the Hasm brigade. It is gratifying to see that even some of the Islamist brigades are adopting "democratic" stance in contrast to the murderous regime and ISIL.

Missing ArabDemocrat.com 18 May 2014, 03:38

Despite setbacks and the focus of the regime on trying to destroy the FSA, it is there and it has been instrumental in the fight against ISIL in Idlib and large parts of Aleppo. Indeed, FSA units have been instrumental in preventing regime troops from surrounding Aleppo and especially the Hasm brigade. It is gratifying to see that even some of the Islamist brigades are adopting "democratic" stance in contrast to the murderous regime and ISIL.