Thousands of volunteers joined the army after the overthrow of the Assad regime
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Shar', announced in a recent interview that thousands of volunteers are joining the new Syrian army, created after the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime. He noted that service in the new army is voluntary, unlike the previous regime's policy of compulsory conscription.
Al-Shar' called on Western countries to lift the sanctions imposed on Syria, stressing that these restrictions were aimed at the former regime and that maintaining them in the current circumstances would be unjust. He said that lifting the sanctions would help the country's economic recovery, which is an important factor in ensuring security and stability in Syria.
The new government is also taking steps to reorganize state institutions, including reforming the army, security services, and police. Al-Shar' said it plans to begin a political transition process by holding a national conference, forming an inclusive government, and then holding elections. This process could take up to four years.
Al-Shar' also stressed that the new Syrian government intends to maintain relations with Russia. According to him, Russia is an important partner for Syria, playing a significant role in the country's arms supply and energy sectors.
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