Syrian military journalists linked to Assad to face trial for propaganda

Military journalists who supported the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad and contributed to the propaganda of his alleged crimes against the Syrian people will be held accountable, according to a statement from the Syrian Ministry of Information.

The ministry specified that the journalists in question either directly or indirectly aided in promoting propaganda of "the crimes of Assad against the Syrian people," Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

The Ministry said that all military journalists who were part of the propaganda machine of the ousted Assad regime and who contributed, whether directly or indirectly, to the promotion of his crimes against the Syrian people, will face a fair judicial process as part of the transitional justice framework.

The diplomatic body emphasized that the purpose of this legal action is to restore justice and bring those responsible for crimes against the people of Syria to account.

The announcement comes amid significant developments in the Syrian conflict. At the end of November, the armed Syrian opposition launched the largest offensive since 2020 in the northern part of the country. Key locations, including Aleppo, the Kuweires military airport, and Deir ez-Zor, were captured. On December 8, opposition forces entered Damascus and declared the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad.

In response to the unfolding situation, President Assad resigned from his position and fled the country with his family, seeking refuge in Russia. In a statement, he expressed his decision to transfer power peacefully.

On December 10, a temporary government was formed in Syria, with Muhammad al-Bashir appointed as its head. This marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape following years of civil war and Assad's departure from office.

By Khagan Isayev