HTS’ salafi-jihadist factions have resisted its political evolution, seeing democracy and governance as a betrayal of their original objectives, Mohammad al-Abdallah writes.
The return of refugees and transitional justice remain unresolved issues that prevent the lifting of sanctions, Matt Zweig, one of the lawmakers behind the Caesar act, told Al-Majalla.
The United States’ decision not to sign the declaration did not come as a surprise to Paris, Asharq al-Awsat writes.
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi writes.
Awda may have expected the Ministry of Defense to acknowledge his early arrival in Damascus and his subsequent trouble-free withdrawal by granting him a prominent leadership position in the ministry, Annahar writes.
Russia’s UN Representative said Moscow is keen on ensuring the participation of all political factions, as well as ethnic and religious groups, in an inclusive dialogue.
A spokesperson of the “Eighth Brigade” told +963 that the brigade is ready to integrate into the Ministry of Defense.
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
Al-Sharaa also expressed his hope for improved relations between Syria and the United States, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and understanding, Syria TV wrote.
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.
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
Abdelnour pointed out the country’s severe liquidity crisis, particularly after the Damascus government announced a 400% wage increase, al-Mashhad writes.
“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.
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.
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An SDC official told Asharq al-Awsat the meeting addressed “military matters only, including mechanisms for coordination and common issues.”
Syria’s transitional authorities announced on Tuesday the appointment of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) military commander, Marhaf Abu Qasra, as the new defense minister, two days
U.S. State Department announced the cancellation of a $10 million bounty previously offered for information on al-Sharaa.
The Syrian American Group for the National Charter has issued a statement marking the fall of the Assad regime as a historic turning point and an unparalleled opportunity to rebuild Syria.
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