Assad's Party Halts Operations
The Baath party, previously led by former Syrian President Bashar Assad, has declared a suspension of its activities. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The Baath Party, which has been the dominant political force in Syria for over fifty years, announced it is suspending its operations following the recent power shift to armed opposition groups.
This shift occurred when anti-Assad factions, including the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Free Syrian Army, took control of Damascus, leading President Bashar Assad to seek refuge in Russia, where he has received political asylum.
In a statement published in the Syrian newspaper Al Watan on Wednesday, the Baath Party declared, “after analyzing the political, social, and economic situation, based on national interests, the leadership has made the following decision: to suspend work and activities of the party in all its manifestations until further notice.” The party also indicated that all its material assets, including weapons, would be transferred to the interior and finance ministries.
The Baath Party, which aims for Arab unity and independence from Western influence, rose to power in Syria following a military coup in 1963. Hafez Assad, Bashar Assad's father, led the party from 1970 until his death in 2000, after which governance was passed to his son.
Earlier this week, Syrian caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir announced that his government will remain in operation until March 1, 2025, at which point a permanent cabinet is anticipated. Al-Bashir, who previously led the HTS government in Syria's Idlib Province, stated to Al Jazeera, “members from the old government and some directors from the administration in Idlib” have been invited to assist in facilitating necessary operations for the interim period until a constitutional system is established to better serve the Syrian people.
Additionally, Al Jazeera reported, citing sources in Damascus, that the new authorities intend to dissolve the existing security services, reorganize the military, and abolish Syria’s current anti-terrorism laws. The new cabinet, when formed, will prioritize security and public services, as asserted by the broadcaster.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
This shift occurred when anti-Assad factions, including the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Free Syrian Army, took control of Damascus, leading President Bashar Assad to seek refuge in Russia, where he has received political asylum.
In a statement published in the Syrian newspaper Al Watan on Wednesday, the Baath Party declared, “after analyzing the political, social, and economic situation, based on national interests, the leadership has made the following decision: to suspend work and activities of the party in all its manifestations until further notice.” The party also indicated that all its material assets, including weapons, would be transferred to the interior and finance ministries.
The Baath Party, which aims for Arab unity and independence from Western influence, rose to power in Syria following a military coup in 1963. Hafez Assad, Bashar Assad's father, led the party from 1970 until his death in 2000, after which governance was passed to his son.
Earlier this week, Syrian caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir announced that his government will remain in operation until March 1, 2025, at which point a permanent cabinet is anticipated. Al-Bashir, who previously led the HTS government in Syria's Idlib Province, stated to Al Jazeera, “members from the old government and some directors from the administration in Idlib” have been invited to assist in facilitating necessary operations for the interim period until a constitutional system is established to better serve the Syrian people.
Additionally, Al Jazeera reported, citing sources in Damascus, that the new authorities intend to dissolve the existing security services, reorganize the military, and abolish Syria’s current anti-terrorism laws. The new cabinet, when formed, will prioritize security and public services, as asserted by the broadcaster.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
