Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani, the leader of the armed coalition “Hayat Tahrir al-Sham“, which plays a leading role in the Syrian opposition, called on Syrians to take to the streets and celebrate the “victory of the revolution“.
In a video message on the Telegram platform, he congratulated the people on the success, which he said ended the long-standing regime of Bashar al-Assad, BTA reports.
Key events in the overthrow of the regime
After an 11-day offensive, the rebels managed to overthrow the Assad regime and force the Syrian president to flee to Russia, which ended his family rule. On Tuesday, the new interim government appointed a prime minister who promised to build a “rule of law“, creating new social and political challenges for the country.
New authorities and social challenges
Under the new government, Syrian society, which is multi-ethnic and multi-religious, faces serious social and political difficulties. However, the new leaders are trying to inspire confidence and stabilize the country. At the same time, the international community is beginning to mobilize to find a solution to the crisis.
Protests and new symbols of the revolution
In Damascus, thousands of Syrians gathered around the Umayyad Mosque as part of the first mass rallies since the overthrow of Assad. These protests, which waved flags with three stars, a symbol of the revolution, attracted the attention of the media and the international community.
Similar flags can also be found in shops in the capital.
Discussion of the situation in Syria at the international level
The leaders of the G-7 countries announced a video conference to discuss the current situation in Syria. On the other hand, the United States and Turkey expressed the opinion that the fight against terrorist organizations such as “Islamic State“ and to avoid new conflicts in the region.
Uncertainty over the future of „Hayat Tahrir al-Sham“
„Hayat Tahrir al-Sham“, which claims to have renounced jihadism, is still designated as a terrorist organization by Western countries, including the United States.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan stressed the importance of the continued fight against „Islamic State“ while the region remains under pressure from various internal and external forces.