Syrians and EU officials hold rare open meeting in Damascus
Summary
Representatives from Syria's civil society and European Union officials held an open meeting in Damascus called "The Day of Dialogue". This event marked their first session in Syria after previously occurring in Brussels. The discussions addressed issues like sectarian tensions and ethnic divisions, highlighting ongoing challenges in the region.Key Facts
- The meeting took place in Damascus and included Syrian civil society and EU officials.
- Key topics discussed were sectarian tensions and ethnic divisions.
- It was the first of such meetings held in Syria, previously held in Brussels.
- The Assad family rule in Syria ended nearly a year prior after a military offensive.
- About 500 people from various religious and ethnic groups in Syria attended.
- Syria continues to face violence, with reported sectarian conflicts causing many casualties.
- Discussions included issues like missing persons and discrimination against minorities.
- The event aimed to foster partnership between the Syrian state and civil society.
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