Syria in transition: HTS demands return of refugees and reconstruction

Syria in transition: HTS demands return of refugees and reconstruction

Damaskus, Syrien - In the past few days, the political landscape in Syria has changed profoundly. The leader of the Islamist militia Haiat Tahrir al-Scham (HTS), Mohammed al-Jawlani, also known as Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with the UNS-SPIENSISE SEI Pedersen in Damascus. According to information from ORF, Jawlani emphasizes that an adaptation of the UN Resolution 2254, which provides for a new constitution and elections under UN supervision, is urgently necessary due to the current developments. This resolution classifies the al-Nusra front, which is considered the origin of the HTS, as a "terrorist" group, while Dschawlani emphasizes that HTS has no connection to Al Qaeda since 2016, such as the Kleine Zeitung reported.

particularly highlighted is Jawlani's call to return refugees and to create a safe environment for them. He referred to the need to concentrate on the territorial unity of Syria and to promote reconstruction and economic development. These are crucial steps that could serve both internal stability and international support. Can the words jawalani, who presents himself as a moderate guide, be converted into action? The conquest of Damascus ’by the HTS about a week ago-a drastic and quick advance that forces the long-term Gaar Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia-opens up new perspectives, possibly even for the political solution to the conflict, according to the analysis of ORF.

The situation in Syria remains tense and the coming weeks could be crucial for the sustainable stability of the country. Observers see the discussion about the UN Resolution 2254 as a potential turning point for the Syrian Civil War, which has been taking a decade. While the negotiating fronts are moving, it remains to be seen what role the international community will continue to play.