Syria’s political landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as Islamist rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani—now using his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa—initiates discussions to transfer power. This comes just one day after his opposition alliance toppled President Bashar al-Assad, marking a dramatic turn in the country’s decade-long conflict.
Al-Sharaa met with Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali to coordinate a handover that promises to 'guarantee services' for Syrians, according to a Telegram statement. Meanwhile, the Syrian parliament vowed support for 'the will of the people to build a new Syria,' while the Ba'ath Party backed a 'transitional phase' to preserve national unity.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—the rebel group rooted in Al-Qaeda—has long been labeled a terrorist organization by Western governments but recently tried rebranding. Germany and France cautiously offered cooperation with Syria’s new leadership, emphasizing human rights and minority protections. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed preventing 'fragmentation' and extremism exports.
The world watches: Will this power shift stabilize Syria or deepen its divisions? Stay tuned for updates.
Syria’s political landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as Islamist rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani—now using his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa—initiates discussions to transfer power. This comes just one day after his opposition alliance toppled President Bashar al-Assad, marking a dramatic turn in the country’s decade-long conflict.
Al-Sharaa met with Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali to coordinate a handover that promises to 'guarantee services' for Syrians, according to a Telegram statement. Meanwhile, the Syrian parliament vowed support for 'the will of the people to build a new Syria,' while the Ba'ath Party backed a 'transitional phase' to preserve national unity.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—the rebel group rooted in Al-Qaeda—has long been labeled a terrorist organization by Western governments but recently tried rebranding. Germany and France cautiously offered cooperation with Syria’s new leadership, emphasizing human rights and minority protections. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed preventing 'fragmentation' and extremism exports.
The world watches: Will this power shift stabilize Syria or deepen its divisions? Stay tuned for updates.
