During the interview, the representative also made an appeal for the millions of Syrians who migrated as refugees to return to the country
After the fall of the government, the leader of the troops who led the revolution promised a series of significant reforms, starting with the dismantling of the old regime’s security forces. In an interview this Wednesday (11), the representative of the rebel group discussed the future of prisons in the country, highlighting the need for justice and reconciliation. Interim Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir assured that all minorities, including Shiites and Christians, will be respected, and called on the millions of Syrians who emigrated as refugees to return to the country. At the same time, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani stated that security forces associated with the former regime will be deactivated, and those involved in political persecution and torture will face arrest and trial.
In recent days, several prisons used by the Assad dictatorship have been discovered, revealing a grim scenario of human rights violations. It is estimated that around 100,000 people may have died in the last 13 years under the Assad regime. These discoveries have been widely publicized by various sources, both internal and external to Syrian territory. However, there are concerns about the effectiveness of the promises of moderation made by the new government, especially considering the history of the rebel group, which previously had links to al-Qaeda.
The transitional government is expected to remain in place until early March next year. During this period, there could be a sharing of power, the drafting of a new constitution or, less likely, new elections. In Damascus, the situation is relatively calm, with the resumption of commercial, school and hospital activities. Expectations are high regarding the decisions of the new transitional government, which continues to announce its next steps.
Published by Luisa Cardoso
