The de facto leader of Syria, Ahmad al-Sharaa, who assumed power on December 8 following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, has been appointed "president" for the transitional period, the new authorities announced on Wednesday evening.
In announcing the dissolution of the former Parliament and the suspension of the 2012 Constitution, the new authorities clarified that Mr. al-Sharaa is tasked with forming a "transitional legislative council" for this undefined transition period.
According to a statement reported by the official news agency Sana, the new authorities also announced the dissolution of the Baath Party, which had ruled Syria for over 60 years.
These measures come after a meeting on Wednesday evening between Ahmad al-Sharaa and several leaders of armed factions and "the Syrian revolution forces."
Ahmad al-Sharaa is responsible for "the presidency of the country during the transitional period. He will assume the functions of president" and "represent" Syria "in international forums," the authorities announced.
Furthermore, "all armed groups, political and civil bodies claiming the revolution, are dissolved and must be integrated into the state's institutions," the statement released by military spokesperson Colonel Hassan AbdelGhani, quoted by the Sana agency, said.
The same source also announced "the dissolution of the fallen regime's army" in preparation for "the reconstruction of the Syrian army." Likewise, "all security agencies affiliated with the former regime" are dissolved, according to the same source, which committed to "forming a new security apparatus to safeguard the citizens' safety."
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, a new transitional government, expected to last three months, was appointed by the coalition of armed groups that seized power. This coalition has pledged to draft a new Constitution and revitalize the economy.
With AFP
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