Assyrian Democratic Organization ܡܛܟܣܬܐ ܐܬܘܪܝܬܐ ܕܝܡܩܪܛܝܬܐ المنظمة الآثورية الديمقراطية | |
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 Logo of Mtakasto | |
| Leader | Gabriel Moushe Gawrieh |
| Vice president | Bashir Isshaq Sa'di[1] |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Headquarters | Qamishli, Syria |
| Ideology | Assyrian minority politics Minority rights |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| National affiliation | Syrian National Coalition |
| Colours | Light blue |
| Democratic Council | 0 / 43
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| Website | |
| https://ado-world.com/en/ | |
Assyrian Democratic Organization (ADO) (Syriac: ܡܛܟܣܬܐ ܐܬܘܪܝܬܐ ܕܝܡܩܪܛܝܬܐ; Arabic: المنظمة الآثورية الديمقراطية), also known as "Mtakasta/Mtakasto", is an Assyrian political party based in Syria. Founded in 1957, it is the oldest Assyrian political party in Syria, and was established as a national, political and democratic movement with the objectives of safeguarding the existence of the Assyrian people, as well as the realization of their legitimate national aspirations (political, cultural, administrative) in their historic homeland.[2][3]
The Assyrian Democratic Organization has long since faced upheavals by the ruling Assad family and bans on its activity. The party is currently based in Qamishli as part of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, and has been part of the Syrian National Coalition since October 2011.[4] Currently, the ADO boasts of membership of around 5000, advocates for the formation of civil, secular Syrian state, and enjoys good relations with Western countries such as the United States.[5]
- ^ "Rojava – a "protection zone" for religious and ethnic minorities in Syria?" (PDF). Society for Threatened Peoples. June 2016.
- ^ About ADO Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine, ADO world
- ^ The Assyrian Democratic Organization Rejects Iraq's Constitution
- ^ Szlanko, Balint (20 February 2014). "Instead of fleeing, some of Syria's Christians will stand their ground". The National. Retrieved 2015-02-16.
Other Christian groups, such as the Assyrian Democratic Organisation (ADO), oppose the government, too, and have joined the Syrian National Coalition, the opposition umbrella group.
- ^ Manhal Barash (21 June 2024). Politics in Syria: Mapping Active Political Parties and Movements (PDF) (Report). Impact Research. pp. 18–19. Retrieved 29 September 2024.