Security, police forces of Syrian Salvation Government begin deploying across Damascus
Date
12/10/2024 6:17:03 AM
(MENAFN) The security and Police forces of the Syrian Salvation government began deploying across Damascus yesterday to protect state institutions, just one day after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's Regime and his flight to Moscow. This came as opposition forces gained full control of the coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia. Mohammed al-Bashir, leader of the Syrian Salvation Government, which has administered Idlib for years, was selected to head the transitional government. The Kremlin announced that Moscow intends to discuss the future of Russian military bases in Syria with the new authorities once the situation stabilizes.
Al-Bashir’s appointment followed a meeting to establish the power transfer arrangements and prevent further chaos in Syria. The meeting was attended by opposition commander Ahmed al-Shara, al-Bashir, and former regime prime minister Mohammed al-Jalali, who was tasked with overseeing the transition of government affairs. Security forces from the Salvation Government have been deployed in vital areas of Damascus, including the Hamidiya market, to enforce order and prevent looting. Thousands of elite opposition forces arrived in the capital to secure the city and implement an evening curfew. Al-Shara emphasized that public institutions would remain under the control of the former regime’s prime minister until an official handover occurred, urging opposition forces to maintain the integrity of state institutions.
Meanwhile, opposition forces have focused on freeing detainees from Sednaya prison, particularly in a section known as al-Ahmar prison, and have been working to open underground cells. Russia's TASS news agency reported that the opposition forces now fully control the provinces of Tartus and Latakia on the western Mediterranean coast. It also noted that opposition forces do not plan to storm Russian military bases, which continue to operate normally. After the opposition seized control of the city of Jableh in Latakia province, the nearby Russian Hmeimim base was isolated. Russian officials are reportedly in contact with Syrian opposition leaders to ensure the security of Russian assets in the country.
In northern Syria, opposition forces have also captured Manbij from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), led by the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), and expelled Kurdish fighters from cities along the Iraqi-Syrian border, including Deir Ezzor, Albu Kamal, and Mayadeen. Internationally, several countries, including the UK, Canada, and the UN, welcomed the collapse of Assad’s regime. The United States called for Assad to be held accountable and is coordinating with the opposition to ensure the safety of their forces and prevent ISIS from exploiting the situation. Meanwhile, European countries have suspended asylum claims from Syrians and are considering deporting refugees back to Syria, with France working to halt asylum applications following Assad's ousting.
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