Former soldiers are gathering in faith of a new amnesty offered by Syria's transitional government, which has replaced the ousted Assad regime.
Al-Assad's Soldiers Seek Amnesty in Post-Rebel Syria
Al-Assad's Soldiers Seek Amnesty in Post-Rebel Syria
With the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, former soldiers and police officers line up for amnesty while the new regime hunts war criminals.
Hundreds of former soldiers and police officers have flocked to a newly established security center in Latakia, Syria, to sever ties with the former Assad regime. This call to action follows a recent announcement by the rebel coalition, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which indicates that rank-and-file conscripts will be spared while officials implicated in war crimes will be pursued. The first day saw more than 600 individuals seeking clarity on their futures, standing in long lines within the security compound. The full reconciliation process remains ambiguous, leaving many in anticipation of their roles in the new political landscape.
As part of the proceedings, the transitional government has urged military personnel including medical staff to surrender their IDs and any weaponry. This is seen as a crucial step in starting the reconciliation process after decades of suffering under a ruthless regime known for its brutal security measures, which included widespread detentions and executions of dissenters.
As part of the proceedings, the transitional government has urged military personnel including medical staff to surrender their IDs and any weaponry. This is seen as a crucial step in starting the reconciliation process after decades of suffering under a ruthless regime known for its brutal security measures, which included widespread detentions and executions of dissenters.
