The View from Damascus – Syria’s Transition: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks in the Post-Assad Era
As articulated by Hussam Miro in Al-Khaleej Newspaper, Syrians are deeply divided in their outlook on the country’s future
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.
Zaki revealed that Arab foreign ministers are set to meet at the end of February, providing an opportunity to further discuss Syria’s status within the Arab League.
This marks the first official visit by a high-ranking Syrian delegation to Turkey since the new administration assumed power in Syria, Syria TV writes.
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.
Lavrov criticized the ousted Assad regime for its unwillingness to share power with the Syrian opposition, according to al-Modon.
Looking ahead, Diab expressed hope for the revival of regional energy transit routes, Shaam News writes.
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.
The final communiqué emphasized the necessity of respecting the Syrian people’s choices and their right to self-determination, Enab Baladi writes.
Syria’s post-Assad economy is defined by stark challenges and cautious hope
According to İmamoğlu, the Syrian authorities had initially confirmed the visit on Thursday, only to cancel it hours later.
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
“We are united in supporting the integrity and unity of Syrian territory and firmly reject any division projects that threaten the nation’s cohesion”, Mazloum Abdi said.
To succeed, the National Dialogue Conference must transcend the current administration’s unilateral actions and engage a broad spectrum of Syrian society.
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Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the SDF, said kurdish fighters who joined the group’s ranks from outside Syria should leave if a ceasefire is reached.
An SDC official told Asharq al-Awsat the meeting addressed “military matters only, including mechanisms for coordination and common issues.”
Al-Dibs’ assertions have been seen as dismissive of the generations of Syrian women who have held leadership roles globally, Manahil al-Sahwi writes for Daraj.
Abdi stated that he was “in principle” prepared to hand over border security responsibilities to the new authorities in Damascus.
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