Movement for Justice and Development in Syria

Movement for Justice and Development in Syria
حركة العدالة والبناء في سورية
LeaderAnas Al-Abdah
Founded2006 (In London, United Kingdom)
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
IdeologySyrian nationalism
Liberalism
Website
www.forsyria.org

The Movement for Justice and Development in Syria (Arabic: حركة العدالة والبناء في سورية Ḥarakat Al-'Idalat Wal-Bana'a fi Suriyah) is a political party and movement founded in the year 2006 and based in London, United Kingdom. The group describes itself as "committed to peaceful, democratic change in Syria, and the creation of a modern state which respects human rights and promotes economic and social development."[1] Its chairman, Anas Al-Abdah, has been vocal in criticizing the actions of the Syrian government throughout the Syrian Civil War.[2][3]

The group, which openly advocates for the removal of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, is banned in Syria.[4]

  1. ^ "What we stand for". Movement for Justice and Development. ForSyria.org. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  2. ^ Alami, Mona (18 April 2011). "Syria: Unrest spreads further". Inter Press Service News Agency. Retrieved 18 August 2011.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Syrian troops 'widening' crackdown". Al Jazeera. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  4. ^ Whitlock, Craig (18 April 2011). "U.S. has funded anti-government groups in Syria". The Washington Post. Retrieved 18 August 2011.