Syrian Democratic People's Party
The Syrian Democratic People's Party (Arabic: حزب الشعب الديمقراطي السوري, romanized: Hizb Al-Sha'ab Al-Dimuqratiy Al-Suriy) is a centre-left, democratic opposition party in Syria. It is a member of the Syrian opposition, a member of the National Democratic Rally, and a participant in the Damascus Declaration.
Syrian Democratic People's Party حزب الشعب الديمقراطي السوري | |
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| Leader | Ghias Youn al-Soud |
| Founder | Riad al-Turk |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Split from | Syrian Communist Party |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Ideology | 1973-1992: Syrian nationalism 1992-present: Social democracy Democratic socialism Secularism |
| Political position | 1973-1992: Left-wing 1992-present: Centre-left |
| National affiliation | National Democratic Rally |
| International affiliation | Progressive Alliance |
| Colors | Red |
| Website | |
| www | |
The party emerged in 1973 from a split within the Syrian Communist Party. Until 2005, it operated under the name Syrian Communist Party (Political Bureau), and was also known as the Syrian Communist Party (Riyad al-Turk) after its founder Riyad al-Turk. In 2005, the party announced its departure from communism and turned to social democracy. Today, the party is a member of the Progressive Alliance.
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