In a major move signaling consolidation of power, Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced Sunday that all weapons in the country—including those held by Kurdish-led forces—will be placed under state control. The declaration came during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, marking a pivotal moment for Syria’s stability after 14 years of civil war. 💥
\"Factions will begin to announce their dissolution and enter the army,\" Sharaa stated, emphasizing that no armed groups, whether revolutionary factions or the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), would operate outside government oversight. The move aims to unify Syria’s fractured military landscape, which saw over 500,000 deaths and half the population displaced during the conflict. 🕊️
Sharaa also pledged to protect minority groups from sectarian violence, declaring, \"Syria is a country for all, and we can coexist together.\" Meanwhile, Fidan urged the international community to lift sanctions and support Syria’s recovery, highlighting Türkiye’s role in hosting 3 million displaced Syrians. 🌏
With global eyes on Syria’s next steps, the question remains: Can this push for unity pave the way for lasting peace? ✨
