Ahmed al-Shara, leader of the rebel coalition, outlines plans for governance amid challenges.
A New Era for Syria: Rebel Leader Proposes Disbanding Armed Factions
A New Era for Syria: Rebel Leader Proposes Disbanding Armed Factions
In a bid for stability, the new rebel-led government in Syria aims to dissolve armed groups.
The leader of the newly established rebel coalition in Syria, Ahmed al-Shara, announced on Tuesday that all armed groups within the country are set to be disbanded. This declaration comes just over a week following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad and aims to project an image of stability in a nation ravaged by nearly 14 years of civil conflict. According to the state-run news agency SANA, al-Shara emphasized that all fighters would be consolidated under the authority of a newly formed defense ministry, ensuring that "everyone will be subject to the law."
However, doubts remain regarding the execution of these plans, as many competing factions have yet to voice their agreement to such measures. Notably, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebel group led by al-Shara, continues to be classified as a terrorist organization by the United States and various other countries. Despite this, the new Syrian leadership has been actively engaging with Western diplomats in hopes of garnering international legitimacy.
As Syria's transitional government works to reestablish public order, preparations are already underway for the reopening of international airports. Additionally, the state news agency has begun disseminating important administrative information, including foreign exchange rates from the central bank and recruitment notices for police positions, highlighting the administration's ongoing attempts to restore normalcy in the war-torn nation.
However, doubts remain regarding the execution of these plans, as many competing factions have yet to voice their agreement to such measures. Notably, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebel group led by al-Shara, continues to be classified as a terrorist organization by the United States and various other countries. Despite this, the new Syrian leadership has been actively engaging with Western diplomats in hopes of garnering international legitimacy.
As Syria's transitional government works to reestablish public order, preparations are already underway for the reopening of international airports. Additionally, the state news agency has begun disseminating important administrative information, including foreign exchange rates from the central bank and recruitment notices for police positions, highlighting the administration's ongoing attempts to restore normalcy in the war-torn nation.
