Syria’s newly appointed interim prime minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, has pledged to protect minority rights and bring security to the country after 13 years of war. In an interview with Al Jazeera, al-Bashir vowed to hold accountable those responsible for human rights abuses during the regime.
The tomb of Hafez al-Assad, the father of former President Bashar al-Assad, was torched in Latakia as a symbol of opposition to the family’s brutal rule. The Syrian people have celebrated the end of five decades of authoritarian rule by the al-Assad family.
Al-Bashir has promised to bring security and stability to Syria, but concerns remain over the inclusivity of the new government. Some critics argue that the administration is dominated by one faction, raising fears about minority representation.
The new administration has also pledged to close notorious prisons where thousands were tortured and executed, and to protect the rights of Palestinian refugees who fled the country during the civil war. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Jordan on Thursday to discuss a government transition that could potentially lead to the lifting of sanctions against Syria.
The international community is watching with interest as Syria transitions to a new era. The United Nations envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, has urged an inclusive process to avoid new divisions and civil strife.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/12/syrias-pm-says-al-assad-military-collaborators-to-be-brought-to-justice