On July 1, 2024, the Department of Political Affairs of the Syrian Salvation Government (SSG) in the liberated areas issued a condemnation of the ongoing attacks against Syrians in the Kayseri region of Turkey. The statement condemns the attacks on homes and workplaces, attributing them to a rise in racist rhetoric and official government narratives advocating rapprochement with the Assad regime.
Yesterday’s attacks on Syrians in Kayseri, which occurred on June 30, 2024, involved violent assaults and property damage. Several Syrian-owned shops and homes were vandalized, and at least three Syrians were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the attacks. These incidents are part of a broader trend of rising anti-Syrian sentiment in Turkey, exacerbated by economic challenges and political rhetoric ahead of the upcoming elections.
The SSG statement calls on the Turkish government to uphold its legal and moral responsibility to protect Syrian refugees. Emphasizing Turkey’s previous commitment to sheltering and defending refugees since the beginning of the Syrian revolution in 2011. The Department of Political Affairs stressed the need for Turkey to address legal issues while acknowledging the Turkish people’s historical support for the Syrian cause. The current crimes and forced displacement are morally, ethically, and religiously unacceptable read the statement. Islamic scholars and the wider Muslim community are urged not to abandon the Syrian people in their plight.
The Department of Political Affairs stresses the crucial role of the revolutionary political and military institutions in the liberated areas, while highlighting the importance of defending the identity and culture of the Syrian people, who have made great sacrifices in the course of their revolution. It calls for united efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people by overthrowing the oppressive regime and creating a secure environment that ensures dignity and freedom for all Syrians.
For its part, the Turkish Minister of Interior condemned the events which occurred, announcing that 67 people have been arrested in connection with the riots in Kayseri saying, “Our citizens acted illegally, causing damage to Syrian homes, workplaces, and vehicles. We cannot allow xenophobia, which is not part of our (Turkish) creed or values.”
 in the liberated areas issued a condemnation of the ongoing attacks against Syrians in the Kayseri region of Turkey.){kind=link}