Syria’s transitional govt suspends parliament, constitution for three months

The transitional government of Syria has announced a temporary suspension of the country's parliament and the constitution for a period of up to three months.

According to representative of the new authorities Obeida Arnaout, the decision will remain in place until a new cabinet is formed, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

A committee on legal matters and human rights will be established to review the constitution, with the intention of introducing amendments.

The new government will halt the functioning of the parliament and the implementation of the constitution for a three-month period, Arnaout confirmed.

To recap, Syria's newly formed transitional government was announced on December 12, just days after Mohammad al-Bashir was appointed as its head. Al-Bashir, who previously led the 'Salvation Government' in Idlib, a province under rebel control for years, stressed the importance of national unity as the country enters a new phase following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

This announcement comes on the heels of a swift rebel offensive led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which successfully toppled Assad's regime on December 8. The dramatic fall of the government occurred in less than two weeks, bringing an end to five decades of Ba'athist rule in Syria.

The new government will oversee the transitional period until March next year, confronting numerous challenges in its efforts to restore stability and unite a country scarred by over 13 years of conflict.

In a televised address, al-Bashir called for cooperation from former regime ministers, urging them to assist their successors during the transition, especially in handing over essential files to ensure continuity of services. On December 11, HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Muhammad al-Jolani) announced the suspension of Syria's previous constitution and the dissolution of the regime's security forces.

The new government is led by a diverse group of figures, with key appointments including Muhammad Abdul Rahman as interior minister, Shadi Muhammad al-Wisi as justice minister, Basil Abdul Aziz as economy minister, and Muhammad Yaqoub al-Omar as media minister.

As the nation moves forward, the transitional government faces the monumental task of rebuilding Syria, fostering national reconciliation, and navigating the complex political landscape in the aftermath of Assad’s ousting.

By Aghakazim Guliyev