Bashar al-Assad Issues Decree to Abolish Military Field Courts! But Wait, Is It All Just Smoke and Mirrors? Despite the dramatic announcement of Legislative Decree No. 32 for 2023, key powers remain concentrated in the hands of the military judiciary and the Minister of Defense.
The discussion resurfaces with every electoral and political milestone within the Syrian political opposition regarding its legitimacy to represent the Syrian people.
Recently, Hurras Al-din organization (an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria) released a statement entitled 'We Are the Avengers of Blood.' In it, the group directed a myriad of messages to various parties including the popular base, HTS, and the factions operating in Idlib.
The formation of the Fourth and Fifth Corps signifies a transition from the militarization of Syrian society pursued by the regime to the militarization based on sectarian lines.
The sustainability of early recovery projects teeters on the brink of donor burnout. However, the projects still hold the potential for growth in impact, reach, and scale, especially if the agendas of donor countries intersect harmoniously with the priorities of local players.
Recently, the areas east of the Euphrates in Deir al-Zour have been the stage for extensive clashes, pitting the Syrian Democratic Forces on one side against tribal fighters and members of the Deir al-Zour Military Council on the other.
Over the last two months, areas in Northern Aleppo under Syrian opposition control have embarked on an intensified anti-drug campaign, focusing on trafficking and production networks. This initiative stands out as the most expansive compared to its predecessors, marked by several armed clashes with sought-after individuals.
The paramilitary forces represent one of the armed entities established by the regime shortly after 2011. Unlike official military units, they lacked a distinct military doctrine and centralized leadership.
The Arab Liaison Committee on Syria convened its maiden session in Cairo, advancing fresh proposals anchored in the Amman declaration's framework. Yet, there's a prevailing sentiment that the regime might revert to its familiar strategy of 'immersing in minutiae' in its interactions with the committee.
