Syria’s new government recruits for police
Syria’s incoming government has invited citizens to apply to join the police force.
In a Telegram post, the Interior Ministry announced that applicants can enrol in police academies located in Idlib or Aleppo, directing them to a Facebook questionnaire to begin the process.
Since seizing power in Damascus, the HTS-led government has made a point of trying to preserve state institutions. Interim Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir said one of his first tasks would be getting such institutions back up and running
Non-HTS factions hope for representation in interim government
There is some good news for Syria’s interim government. Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Italy and Egypt have resumed their diplomatic missions in the capital Damascus. That means recognition. The interim Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir said Qatar and Turkiye have promised to soon reopen their embassies in Damascus.
There is still a lot to do.
For now, the ultimate power in the country is Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani), the head of HTS. The second most powerful man is al-Bashir, the prime minister, who is also a member of HTS.
But remember there is a fragile opposition coalition. And many of the other factions are wondering whether they are going to receive a fair share of representation in the interim government. We’re waiting for the final list of ministers to be announced.
Syria’s al-Bashir promises to bring al-Assad military collaborators to justice
Syria’s new interim prime minister has pledged to protect minority rights and bring security to the country in an interview with Al Jazeera, amid reports that the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, the father of removed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was torched in Latakia.
The tomb of Hafez, who was president from 1971 until his death in 2000, was burned in his hometown of Qardaha, located in the Latakia heartland of al-Assad’s Alawite community. Bashar al-Assad succeeded him in 2000.
Syria’s new government to suspend constitution, parliament for three months
Obaida Arnaout, Syria’s new government spokesman, says “a judicial and human rights committee will be established to examine the constitution and then introduce amendments.”
Arnaout told the AFP news agency that a meeting would be held on Tuesday “between Salvation Government ministers and the former ministers” of al-Assad’s administration to carry out the transfer of power.
“This transitional period will last three months,” he added. “Our priority is to preserve and protect institutions.”
Speaking at the state television headquarters, now seized by the new rebel authorities, Arnaout pledged they would institute “the rule of law”.
“All those who committed crimes against the Syrian people will be judged in accordance with the law,” he added.
Asked about religious and personal freedoms, he said “we respect religious and cultural diversity in Syria,” adding they would remain unchanged.
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