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<\/p>\nSyria\u2019s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a constitutional declaration outlining a five-year transitional period, three months after his Islamist-led rebel coalition overthrew Bashar al-Assad\u2019s regime.<\/p>\n
The move is seen as a significant step in reshaping Syria\u2019s governance, though it has sparked mixed reactions both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n
The temporary constitution maintains Islam as the state religion and stipulates that Islamic jurisprudence will be \u201cthe main source of legislation\u201d rather than \u201ca main source,\u201d a shift that signals the growing influence of Islamist factions in the new administration. At the same time, it guarantees judicial independence, women\u2019s rights, freedom of expression, and media freedom, aiming to balance governance with civil liberties.<\/p>\n
Interim President Sharaa hailed the constitutional declaration as a foundation for a \u201cnew history for Syria\u201d and a replacement for what he described as years of oppression under Assad. \u201cWe hope it will mark the beginning of justice and stability,\u201d he said at the signing ceremony. UN special envoy Geir Pedersen welcomed the move, saying it helped \u201cfill an important legal vacuum\u201d and laid the groundwork for a more structured transition.<\/p>\n
Despite international recognition, the declaration has faced strong criticism from Syria\u2019s Kurdish-led administration in the northeast, which argues that it fails to reflect the country\u2019s ethnic and religious diversity. Kurdish leaders have called for greater inclusivity in decision-making, warning that the exclusion of key groups could fuel further instability.<\/p>\n
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The transitional government has also faced accusations of sectarian violence. Last week, armed supporters of Sharaa\u2019s Sunni Islamist-led government were accused of carrying out revenge killings against members of Assad\u2019s minority Alawite sect in the western coastal region. This followed an ambush on a security patrol by gunmen loyal to the former regime, with one monitoring group reporting that nearly 1,500 civilians were killed in the violence.<\/p>\n
Sharaa has vowed to hold those responsible accountable and has set up a special committee to investigate the killings. However, many Alawites and other minority groups remain skeptical of his leadership, particularly given his past role as the head of al-Qaeda\u2019s former Syrian affiliate. The incidents have fueled fears that Syria\u2019s transition could be marred by sectarian conflict rather than national unity.<\/p>\n
The constitutional declaration establishes a transitional government with a new People\u2019s Assembly responsible for legislation. Two-thirds of the assembly\u2019s members will be appointed by a presidentially selected committee, while the remaining one-third will be directly chosen by the president. The government will oversee the country until a permanent constitution is drafted and free elections are held.<\/p>\n UN Secretary General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has urged Syria\u2019s new leadership to focus on building an inclusive and peaceful future. \u201cNothing can justify the killing of civilians,\u201d he said. \u201cThe caretaker authorities have made repeated commitments to an inclusive and credible transition.<\/p>\n Now is the time for action.\u201d With deep political fractures and lingering violence, Syria\u2019s path forward remains uncertain, but the signing of the temporary constitution marks a decisive moment in the nation\u2019s turbulent history<\/p>\n Syria\u2019s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a constitutional declaration outlining a five-year transitional period, three months after his Islamist-led rebel coalition overthrew Bashar al-Assad\u2019s regime. The move is seen as a significant step in reshaping Syria\u2019s governance, though it has sparked mixed reactions both domestically and internationally. The temporary constitution maintains Islam as the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6143,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6141","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-international"},"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.36.25_4ef32859.jpg\")