Turkey’s President and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Strasbourg on 24-25 January 2011 & Questions on Turkey’s Implementation of Articles 19.6 and 19.7 of the PACE Resolution 1704
Dear Sir/Madam,
We refer to Article 20 of Resolution 1704, adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (“PACE”) on 27 January 2010, which calls upon Turkey to “report back on the progress made on each point in paragraphs 16...and 19 of the present resolution by February 2011.”
EU: Comments and Amendments for Draft Resolution on Turkey’s 2011 Progress Report
In addition to the COVER LETTER BELOW, read the SUA's proposals for amendments (pp. 3-5).
Also read the "SUA Report to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Committee, 104th session, 12 - 30 March 2012"
Elderly Aramean Killed in Southeast Türkiye, WCA demands justice and security
The WCA strongly condemns this evening’s killing of Gevriye Ego, the 91-year-old father of Shleimun from Sweden, the famous host of our Aramaic TV Channel Suryoyo Sat and also the WCA Vice President! It appears that Mr. Ego was ambushed in front of his house in Enhil, an ancient Aramean village in Southeastern Türkiye, and was shot multiple times in the head, resulting in his tragic death. The perpetrator(s) and the motives for this murder are being verified and not certain yet.
Request for Appointment on Forthcoming Resolution on Turkey’s 2010 Progress Report
Dear Mrs. Oomen-Ruijten,
On 6 January 2011, I wrote you in relation to your Draft Motion for a Resolution on Turkey’s 2010 Progress Report (“Draft Motion”). The letter offered a humble proposal of three amendments and four new articles by the Syriac Universal Alliance. They all directly pertain to the endangered yet neglected position of the Aramean (Syriac) people
Thank you letter to PM Erdogan
Thank you letter to PM Erdogan for selecting the 85-year old Aramean (Syriac) female woman artist from Mardin, Nasra Çilli, as woman of the year on International Women’s Day 2012
Södertälje
Sayın Başbakan,
şu günlerde Mardin’e yaptığınız gezi sırasında, Aile ve Sosyal Politikalar Bakanlığı ile Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesinin 8 Mart Dünya Kadınlar Günü dolayısıyla düzenlediği ''Büyüyen Türkiye, Güçlenen Kadınlar'' programında Mardin'deki girişimci kadınlara ödül verdiniz.
WCA is Hiring: Two Project Coordinators Needed in Syria and Turabdin
The WCA is intensifying its commitment to the Aramean communities in the home countries, and we are seeking two dedicated individuals to join our mission. Eager to make a difference? Apply Now and be part of our journey to uplift Aramean communities around the world.
Congratulations on Installation of New Governorship in the Mardin Province
To His Excellency Turhan Ayvaz, Governor of the Mardin Province
Dear Mr. Ayvaz,
On behalf of the Syriac Universal Alliance (SUA) and all its Member Federations in Europe, the USA and Australia, it gives us great pleasure to extend our warmest congratulations on Your installation
Assad Falls: Syria’s Christians Face Uncertain Future Amid Rapid Power Shifts
The Assad dynasty has collapsed swiftly, marking a historic turning point for Syria. Statues of Bashar al-Assad and his father have been taken down across the country. Jihadist forces from Idlib advanced rapidly through Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and Damascus. The Druze secured control of the south, while YPG Kurds now rule the northeast. As Syria undergoes a profound transformation, Christians find themselves in a precarious position.
Will the new rulers fight among themselves for total dominance, or will they come together to share power? Will they respect the country’s diverse groups, or will they subject Christians to renewed persecution, oppression, and restrictions on their liberties, triggering yet another exodus? The indigenous Arameans, one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, have already suffered tremendous loss in recent decades and now live in fear of what lies ahead.
During President Trump’s first administration, the Middle East experienced a period of relative peace, enabling them to begin recovering from the devastating impacts of war. We now place our hopes in the incoming Trump administration to restore peace and stability to the region, safeguarding decimated and vulnerable communities such as the Arameans.
For over 3,000 years, the Arameans and their endangered Aramaic language — the first world language and the language of Jesus and the Bible — have endured countless rulers, wars, and upheavals. Johny Messo, president of the World Council of Arameans (Syriacs), asserts:
“We must, and we will, adapt to this new geopolitical reality and endure this political transition as well. But endurance alone is not enough. It is critical that the international community recognizes and values the Arameans, and works to ensure that this power shift leads to a stable and inclusive Syria where all citizens, regardless of religion, ethnicity or language, are protected and empowered to thrive.”
The World Council of Arameans (Syriacs) calls on all UN Member States, international leaders, and regional powers to prioritize a fair, UN-led political process that establishes a new Syrian constitution, guaranteeing equality, justice, and protection for all citizens under the law.
Our commitment to reconciliation, unity, and prosperity in Syria is unwavering. We envision a homeland where all ethnic and religious groups coexist respectfully, work together for a more perfect Syria, and build a shared future where the nation’s rich heritage and its people thrive.
The Arameans, native to Southeast Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, remain a testament to resilience and faith in their ancestral homeland. The documented history of this forgotten Semitic people and their Aramaic language in Syria goes back to more than 3,000 years. In 2011, the country’s Christians still numbered 8 to 10% of the 21 million total population. Today, however, there may be less than 500,000 Christians in Syria.
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Download and read this press release in PDF.
Arameans Condemn Quran Burning Protest in Stockholm, and Call for Restraint and Respect
The World Council of Arameans (Syriacs) (“WCA”) condemns the appalling act carried out yesterday by an individual with Christian roots from Iraq, who burned a Quran in front of a mosque in Stockholm during the Feast of Sacrifice, one of the most important festivals in Islam. We implore all to uphold restraint and respect among ethno-religious groups.
