Syria is entering a new chapter as reports indicate that the country’s constitution and parliament have been suspended for three months following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. According to AFP news agency and Sawt al-Asima, a news outlet supportive of the militant groups that overthrew the Assad government, the suspension marks a significant shift in the nation’s governance.
While Sawt al-Asima did not provide specifics on the implementation of the suspension, AFP reported that a “judicial and human rights committee will be established to examine the constitution and then introduce amendments,” citing interim government spokesperson Obaida Arnaout.
The military forces responsible for Assad’s overthrow over the weekend have formed a transitional government to steer the country through this tumultuous period. Mohammed al-Bashir, a relatively unknown figure who previously governed a small region in northwestern Syria, has been appointed as the head of the transitional government. This body is expected to oversee Syria’s affairs until March 2025.
In a statement earlier this week, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that Assad and his family have left Syria and are currently in Moscow, where they have been granted asylum “out of humanitarian considerations.” The Ministry also acknowledged Assad’s resignation as president and called for a peaceful transfer of power.
The suspension of the constitution and parliament underscores the profound changes unfolding in Syria. As the transitional government begins its work, the international community watches closely, hoping for stability and the establishment of a governance system that reflects the aspirations of the Syrian people.
With input from agencies
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Syrian constitution, parliament suspended for 3 months: reports
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