SYRIA’S INTERIM PRESIDENT SIGNS TEMPORARY ISLAMIST CONSTITUTION, U.S. WELCOMES

Mario Nawfal

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SYRIA’S INTERIM PRESIDENT SIGNS TEMPORARY ISLAMIST CONSTITUTION

Syria’s new interim government has enacted a temporary constitution, keeping the country under Islamist rule for 5 years as part of a political transition.

Interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the former leader of HTS, pledged press freedoms but retained Islamic law as the foundation of governance.

Minority groups remain skeptical of the new leadership.

Western governments are holding back on lifting sanctions, demanding proof of an inclusive political system before offering support.

Source: AP News

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U.S. WELCOMES SYRIA UNITY DEAL WHILE EYEING “DEADLY VIOLENCE AGAINST MINORITIES”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced U.S. support for the agreement between Syrian interim authorities and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate northeastern Syria.

Rubio emphasized America’s commitment to “credible, non-sectarian governance” as critical for avoiding further conflict in the war-torn nation.

The carefully worded statement includes a significant caveat:

“We will continue to watch the interim authorities, noting with concern the recent deadly violence against minorities.”

Mario Nawfal

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SYRIAN GOVERNMENT AND SDF COMMANDER MAZLOUM ABDI STRIKE DEAL TO MERGE KURDISH REGION WITH DAMASCUS

A stunning agreement has been signed between Syria’s President Ahmad Al Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, bringing Kurdish civil and military institutions under the Syrian government.

Key terms of the deal:

-Ceasefire between the factions
-Rights and citizenship guarantees for Kurds
-SDF pledges to support Al-Sharaa in fighting “Assad regime remnants”

Source: Fotros