A political leader from a Syrian faction that participated in the 2015 peace talks in Geneva has presented a potential political strategy in the event of a complete overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Salem al-Meslet, the former president of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, a coalition of opposition groups aiming to oust the Assad government, outlined the proposed plan.
According to Meslet, the initial step would involve the withdrawal of all armed factions from urban areas, leaving only civil police forces in place. The focus would then shift towards safeguarding state institutions and retaining existing employees in their roles.
Under the suggested roadmap, a transitional governing body would assume control for a period of six to nine months, paving the way for subsequent elections to establish a new parliament and civilian leadership.
However, the emergence of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) has raised uncertainties regarding the extent of influence it may wield. HTS, which originated from a former al Qaeda affiliate, currently stands as a prominent force within the armed opposition.
Recent reports indicate that rebel forces have reportedly breached the defenses of the Syrian capital, Damascus, signaling potential weakening of the Assad regime's stronghold. Sources familiar with the situation suggest that Damascus may have fallen militarily as rebel advancements continue.
