In a bold move towards national unity, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Sunday that all weapons in the country—including those held by Kurdish-led forces—will come under state control. 🕊️
During a press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, al-Sharaa stated that Syria's armed \"factions will begin to announce their dissolution and enter\" the army. He emphasized, \"We will absolutely not allow there to be weapons in the country outside state control, whether from the revolutionary factions or the factions present in the SDF area.\"
Al-Sharaa also reassured the nation, saying, \"We are working on protecting sects and minorities from any attacks that occur between them\" and preventing \"external\" actors from exploiting the situation \"to cause sectarian discord.\" He added, \"Syria is a country for all and we can coexist together.\" ✌️
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan echoed the call for unity and support, stating that sanctions on Syria must \"be lifted as soon as possible.\" He urged the international community to \"mobilize to help Syria get back on its feet and for the displaced people to return.\" 🌍
Syria's nearly 14-year civil war has been devastating, killing more than half a million people and displacing millions, many of whom have fled to neighboring countries like Türkiye, which currently hosts three million Syrian refugees. 🧳
This announcement brings hope for a new chapter in Syria's history, aiming for peace and stability after years of conflict. 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
