Damascus: a new, political non- opposition political party established

It was declared in Damascus on Thursday the establishment of a new political coalition, in line with the " atmospheres of freedom existed in Syria at the meantime." The new coalition stressed the cohesion between its own ideas with the national thinking and adopting the inaugural speech by President Bashar al-Assad as a reference for its political program.

The coalition which had the name of " coalition for the sake of democracy and unity" announced its general secretariat which represents all " political, social, cultural and religious colors." It elected secretary general Muhammad Sawan said that parties of the national progressive front could no more meet the ambitions of the masses and that the coalition is not with " total opposition." nor " total applause " noting that one of its short- run objectives is to declare a special forum to discuss current issues, especially corruption.

The coalition's constituent committee includes 18 persons who met to agree on declaration the name of the coalition after setting up the organizational structural leadership at the level of the country to include " All men who work for the best of the country."

Sawan added he will work to " establish a permanent democratic forum aims at launching dialogues to deal with the question of corruption, besides disseminating the spirit of patriotism and nationalism which has been covered " by some dust," as he stated.

This forum is expected to be declared before the end of February and the next step for the Forum is to hold a constituent conference after the release of the parties law with the aim to get the official licensing.

The constituent committee whose most members are from the elderly called for the " establishment of a committee to establish contacts with all national forces in the country."

He explained that their coalition is totally different from the parties of the national progressive front in regard to social and cultural affiliation, as every one represents a different region and class in the country.

The constituent statement will be issued on Saturday and among members of this coalition is the deputy speaker of the Syrian people's Assembly PA for 20 years Adel Jamous, the retired army officer Maen al-Sheshakli and businessmen, traders and farmers.