The armed Syrian opposition, which has seized control of the country, announced its intention to hold security personnel and military officers accountable for their alleged involvement in the torture of Syrian citizens. This statement was made by opposition leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani.
"We will not hesitate to prosecute criminals, murderers, security officers, and military personnel who participated in the torture of our people. We will pursue war criminals and demand their extradition from countries where they fled so they can face justice," Al-Sharaa declared on Syrian state television.
He added that the new authorities would soon release an initial list of high-ranking officials suspected of committing crimes against humanity during Bashar al-Assad's presidency.
Previously, the armed opposition had assured the safety of all Syrians conscripted into compulsory military service. The Military Operations Directorate, which oversees opposition forces, declared a "general amnesty" for conscripts who had served in government forces.
In late November, opposition forces launched a major offensive against the Syrian army. On December 8, they entered Damascus, prompting government forces to withdraw. Prime Minister Muhammad Ghazi Al-Jalali subsequently expressed his readiness for a peaceful transfer of power in the country.
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Based on materials from TASS