In his long-awaited address to the Syrian people, President Ahmad al-Sharaa sought to present a vision for Syria’s future in the wake of the Assad
According to an SNHR statement released on Monday, February 3, Mohammad Luay Tayara, Radwan Hussein Mohammad, and Badr Muhyi Saqour were arrested during security raids targeting individuals affiliated with the former Syrian regime.
Al-Sharaa conspicuously avoided the word democracy, instead favoring the term shura (consultation), Wael Sawah writes.
The statement by the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums underscored the need for collective efforts to safeguard Syrian heritage.
Despite assurances from HTS authorities that the perpetrators have been arrested, many remain sceptical about internal investigations.
The political scene indicates that al-Sharaa’s appointment was made within a narrow military circle, bypassing the concepts of democracy called for by the Syrian revolution, Rami Shafiq writes for +963.
Emir Tamim congratulated President al-Sharaa on the success of the Syrian revolution and his subsequent appointment as head of the transitional body.
The widespread violations, killings, massacres, and repression that began in 2011 necessitate the immediate establishment of a specialized transitional justice body, Ammar Dayoub writes for Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The new head of State will appoint a temporary legislative council for the transitional period, which will assume its responsibilities until a permanent constitution is adopted and comes into effect.
On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the National Army to surrender its weapons and join the new Syrian administration.
Shallal Kado, a prominent leader within the Kurdish National Council, emphasized that the movement envisions a future Syria as a decentralized state, with this principle enshrined explicitly in the constitution and protected against amendment through future referenda.
The leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces said they “envision a unified Syria and have no separatist intentions”, according to Shaam News.
Some nations have successfully abandoned militarization in favor of development, Muhammad Berro argues for Syria TV.
French Foreign Ministry representative Rémy Drouin recently held separate meetings with ENKS President and SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi, XXX writes.
The coalition called for a democratic governance system in the new Syrian republic
For Syria to succeed, the onus lies not only on Sharaa but also on the broader Syrian society and the international community.
The recent escalation in Homs underscores the urgent need for a balanced approach that prioritizes both security and the protection of civilian rights.
The fall of the Assad regime and the broader crisis of Arab nationalism represent an opportunity for reflection and transformation.
“It is an honor to represent Syria at the World Economic Forum, marking a historic moment for our country,” al-Shibani stated
The fear of continued or renewed foreign interference—whether from the UAE, the U.S., Iran, Russia, or Turkey—remains valid, Hayan Jaber writes in Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
