Syria's new govt says to suspend constitution, parliament for three months
Thursday, 12 December 2024 () Following President Bashar al-Assad's ouster and the rebel takeover of Damascus, Syria's constitution and parliament will be suspended for three months. A new "Salvation Government" has appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as interim prime minister. A committee will review and amend the constitution during this transition, with a focus on upholding the rule of law and existing freedoms.
Syria is set to draft a new constitution within six months, marking the start of a transitional process aimed at stabilizing the country. This includes a population census, establishment of new political parties, and UN-supervised elections. The full transition will conclude in 18 months, with...
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