| Abbreviation | SCSR |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2011 |
| Purpose | Opposition to President Bashar al-Assad |
Region served | Syria |
Official language | Arabic |
Parent organization | Syrian opposition |
Supreme Council of the Syrian Revolution (SCSR) (Arabic:المجلس الأعلى للثورة السورية) is aSyrian opposition group supporting the overthrow of theBashar al-Assad government in Syria during theSyrian civil war.[1] It grants local opposition groups representation in its national organisation.
One of three national opposition groups — the other two being theLocal Coordination Committees (LCCs) andSyrian Revolution General Commission (SRGC) — the SCSR has been described as catering to young protesters and being different from the other two groups in its political position. It sets "outlines for a political solution while also recognising the importance of armed struggle". Unlike the SRGC it has sent representatives toSyrian National Council (SNC) exile group meetings, and unlike the LCCs it is not formally a member of the Syrian National Council.[2]
The group was classed as amongst the "most active" by think tankMediterranean Affairs in 2019.[3]
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