Syrian Soldiers Seek Amnesty as New Regime Takes Shape

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:23:58 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Syrian Soldiers Seek Amnesty as New Regime Takes Shape

In a historic move, over 600 former Assad soldiers and police gather to renounce ties to the ousted regime amid hopes for amnesty.


The opening of a reconciliation center in Latakia saw hundreds of former soldiers and police officers begin the process of amnesty by surrendering weapons and providing accounts of their service under Bashar al-Assad's rule. As the rebel coalition reassures participants, tensions remain as various factions vie for power in a fractured Syria.



In an unexpected turn of events, more than 600 soldiers and police officers formerly aligned with Bashar al-Assad gathered at a newly established reconciliation center in Latakia, signaling a collective move toward shedding their past affiliations with the ousted regime. On a recent Sunday, these individuals appeared eager to partake in a process that could secure them amnesty from potential repercussions for their previous service. Each participant received temporary identification and underwent a formal registration process, during which they provided information about their actions while serving under Assad’s government, with many voluntarily surrendering their weapons.

The drive for reconciliation is spearheaded by the rebel coalition, which has pledged to pursue senior officials who are accused of serious crimes against civilians but has promised to offer leniency to lower-ranking conscripted soldiers like those appearing at the center. Despite the atmosphere of hope, the fate of these individuals remains uncertain, as it could take time to determine the future implications of their choices.

In a related development, a significant milestone was reached with the arrival of a Syrian Air flight, marking the first domestic airline service to Land in Aleppo since the collapse of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, the fragile state of peace in Syria is threatened by ongoing clashes between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed fighters in the north, highlighting the complexities of the current geopolitical landscape in the region.

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