War Criminal Arrested: General Atef Najib, Former Head of Political Security in Daraa
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
February 3, 2025
Najib is accused of being behind the torture and killing of young Hamza al-Khatib.
Najib is accused of being behind the torture and killing of young Hamza al-Khatib.
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 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.
Sources indicated to al-Modon that the meeting between Sharaa and Bogdanov was largely formal, lasting approximately three hours, with both sides maintaining a cautious and measured approach throughout the discussions
Russian diplomatic circles anticipate that the dialogue will address several critical issues left unresolved after the fall of the previous regime, Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian administration must act swiftly to restore trust and prevent further deterioration, Khawla Hassan Al-Hadid writes.
These examples are not isolated incidents but symptomatic of a deeper issue, Daraj writes.
It’s not clear whether the new Syrian leader would meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, al-Modon writes.
Revitalizing Syria’s economy requires a multifaceted approach that balances privatization, governance, and international cooperation
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.
Riad Joudi, Director of Tartous Customs, issued a decree canceling the agreement with the Russian company managing the port.
As Defense Minister, Abu Qusra faces the daunting task of unifying Syria’s fragmented factions under a cohesive national military institution
The envoy discussed transitional justice with al-Sharaa and urged the international community to support Syria in this area, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The fall of the Assad regime and the broader crisis of Arab nationalism represent an opportunity for reflection and transformation.
Shibani reiterated assurances to Arab and Western nations that the new administration does not pose a threat, emphasizing that Damascus has no intention of exporting revolution or interfering in other countries’ affairs.
The Syrian Defense Minister described Saudi Arabia as a cornerstone for regional stability and a key partner in strengthening Arab cooperation, +963 writes.
The General Authority of Tartous Port has canceled the contract and demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Russian company from the port, Shaam Network writes.
