Syria’s transition must be inclusive, legitimate and credible - Article by Chris Doyle in Arab News, 16 December 2024

The highs and lows of the last few weeks have proved overwhelming for many Syrians. The incredible scenes of celebration across Syrian cities on Friday were illustrative of the elation of being Assad-free for the first time in 53 years. Syrians have awaited eons to enjoy this moment and they should be allowed to, given all the horrors of those years.

Caabu issued a joint statement to British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, together with War on Want, the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), Global Legal Action Network and Campaign Against Arms Trade, calling for the UK government to end its support for Israel's unlawful use of force against Syria.

18 December 2024

Joint letter to UK Foreign Secretary: UK rights groups call on UK government to end its support for Israel’s unlawful use of force against Syria

A group of UK Parliamentarians have written a joint letter to UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on 15 December 2024, demanding the Egyptian government's release of British-Egyptian Alaa Abd El-Fattah. The letter also featured in an article in The Guardian.

15 December 2024

Dear Foreign Secretary,

Chris Doyle is interviewed by Lyse Doucet on BBC News Channel 10 December 2024 in which he emphasises the need for a fully inclusive transitional government not one dominated by Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS)

Caabu Press Release: A momentous day of joy for Syrians

9 December 2024

The departure of the Assad family from power in Syria after 53 years is a momentous moment for all Syrians. It allows a new horizon for Syrians who have suffered so much for years even decades under one of the most brutal regimes in history. 

Chris Doyle interviewed on Al Jazeera about the UK government's failing policy towards Gaza-  4 December 2024 

Palestinian journalists deserve international protection -Article by Chris Doyle in Arab News, 2 December 2024

On 5 November, Caabu held an online briefing with Maha Yahya, Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center, in which she discussed the situation in Lebanon amid its invasion and bombardment from Israel.

Caabu Press Release:  The UK must comply with the ICC arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

21 November 2024 

Caabu welcomes the decision by the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant and calls on the UK government to uphold this with immediate effect.   

Israel’s annexation juggernaut unlikely to be stopped - Article by Chris Doyle in Arab News, 19 November 2024

It was only a matter of when. It has always only been a matter of when. For years, Israeli leaders have craved the West Bank. Few hid their desire to annex it either wholly or in large part.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich last week announced plans to annex the West Bank in 2025. There was little pushback in Israel or internationally.