What is Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Position?
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
January 21, 2025
What is Ahmed al-Sharaa’s position & does he need an official status to legitimize his authority, Wael al-Sawah asks.
What is Ahmed al-Sharaa’s position & does he need an official status to legitimize his authority, Wael al-Sawah asks.
Aisha al-Dabs, Director of the Women’s Affairs Office within Syria’s Political Affairs Department, met with Hilde Haraldstad, Chargé d’Affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Damascus. Their talks focused on the role of women in Syria’s political landscape
As articulated by Hussam Miro in Al-Khaleej Newspaper, Syrians are deeply divided in their outlook on the country’s future
The Ministry of Defense, led by caretaker Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra, accused the SDF of stalling negotiations. “Weapons must be under the control of the state”, he told Reuters.
Türk detailed his discussion with Al-Sharaa, focusing on the challenges Syria faces and the need to build a nation that ensures dignity for all its citizens.
The Qatari Foreign Minister stressed Qatar’s dedication to fully supporting Syria’s post-war reconstruction.
Late last month and earlier this month, the Israeli military conducted incursions into Syrian territory, particularly in the Quneitra and Daraa regions.
Albares inaugurated Spain’s embassy in the Syrian capital, reopening it after being closed for over a decade
To address critiques and establish a legitimate civil state, Ahmad al-Sharaa must take decisive actions to address the primary concerns of Syrians and the international community.
An economist advocated, in an interview with Syria Steps, for a comprehensive strategy to address unemployment and revive the economy.
This development reflects a significant moment in Syria’s post-conflict landscape, with the SDF signalling flexibility on key issues while emphasizing fairness, dialogue, and national unity, al-Modon writes.
According to Dalati, preparations for the revolution’s decisive battle began as far back as 2020, following the Moscow Agreement between Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Lavrov criticized the ousted Assad regime for its unwillingness to share power with the Syrian opposition, according to al-Modon.
Above all, change must start decisively from the top of the current power structure, with doors of dialogue and discussion flung open wide, Hassan al-Aswad writes in Syria TV.
“The Central Bank is working on drafting amendments to its governing law to enhance its independence”, Maysa Sabrin said, according to Syria TV.
Looking ahead, Diab expressed hope for the revival of regional energy transit routes, Shaam News writes.
The document, signed by Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland, and Denmark, urged the European Union to “immediately commence adjustments to the sanctions regime.”
The transitional phase offers an opportunity to reshape the country’s political landscape, but success will depend on the ability to navigate societal mistrust, institutional weaknesses, and competing regional agendas.
The new Syrian administration is committed to achieving progress in the field of human rights and ensuring justice and equality for all Syrian citizens, the Foreign minister said.
Prime Minister Mikati highlighted the importance of good neighborly relations between Syria and Lebanon, Enab Baladi writes.
