According to Syrian state news agency SANA, Ahmed al-Sharaa-the de facto leader of Syria’s opposition-will now serve as president in a transitional phase. This appointment was announced on Wednesday, and it was also pronounced that Sharaa would be granted authority to form a temporary legislative council. That temporary legislative council will then operate until a new constitution has been established.
The decision was made public during a meeting held in Damascus, attended by commanders of armed groups that have supported Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in their efforts to oust President Bashar al-Assad. These armed groups have played a significant role in the ongoing conflict, which has seen Sharaa’s faction emerge as a leading opposition force.
As the newly appointed president, Sharaa’s role is seen as guiding Syria through a transition period that it needs. Setting up a provisional legislative council will be a milestone in restructuring governance in Syria since the civil conflict has lasted for years. Further details of the transitional process shall be seen, as the country moves towards creating a new constitution.
This signals a potential change in the Syrian political landscape with Sharaa’s leadership, which will form a new chapter for the opposition as they continue to strive toward a peaceful resolution of the current conflict.