Author: Andrew Naughtie
Published on: 14/03/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
The interim president signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under his group’s rule. He promises to protect the rights of all Syrians for five years during a transitional phase. His appointment was announced after a meeting of the armed groups that joined the overthrow of al-Assad. A new committee to draft a permanent constitution will be formed. It remains unclear if it will be more inclusive of Syria’s political, religious and ethnic groups than the current Islamist-led arrangement. Al-Sharaa has struck a landmark deal with the US-backed and Kurdish-led authorities in northeastern Syria. Critics say the hastily-organised conference wasn’t inclusive of Syria’s different ethnic and sectarian groups or civil society. The US and Europe have been hesitant to lift harsh sanctions imposed on Syria during al-Assad’s rule until they are convinced that the new leaders will create an inclusive political system. US President Donald Trump says there are “good signals” coming out of Russia. Putin “put out a very promising statement, but it wasn’t complete,” Trump says. US media noted Trump listed further details on US negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson said that Russia is ready to discuss a deal.
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