03.06.2025 20:11
The director of the Syrian Civil Defense Organization, known as the White Helmets, Munir Mustafa, announced that the organization has been dissolved and that they have decided to merge with the Syrian government. In his statement, Director Munir Mustafa said, "This aims to enable a faster and more coordinated response to disasters across the country."
The Director of the Syrian Civil Defense Organization (White Helmets), Munir Mustafa, announced at a press conference held in the capital, Damascus, that the organization has dissolved itself and transitioned under the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management.
During its annual meeting held from May 31 to June 1, the Syrian Civil Defense Organization (White Helmets) made a critical decision.
THEY HAVE MERGED WITH THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT
At the annual meeting, the organization decided to merge with the Syrian government. Organization Director Munir Mustafa stated at the press conference at the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management that the struggle conducted with commitment to values and principles has brought them to a historic turning point today.
“Today, after 11 years, we are taking an important step for our country with the collapse of the Baath regime and our loyalty to our values,” said Mustafa, “As a structure that extends a helping hand to its people in every corner of Syria, we believe that this decision (to merge with the ministry) will protect the highest interests of the Syrian people. The transfer of critical programs such as emergency response and disaster management to the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management aims to increase national-level coordination and effectiveness. This way, it is aimed to respond to disasters more quickly and in a coordinated manner across the country.”
FOLLOW-UP OF FILES WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO STATE INSTITUTIONS
Mustafa stated that important files of the organization, such as justice and accountability, will be transferred to the relevant state institutions, saying, “(The follow-up of files) will progress more effectively through the state’s institutions.”
Mustafa said that the decision to merge with the ministry aims to meet the demands of the Syrian people for freedom, justice, and development, and to contribute to the construction of a peaceful and stable country.
Munir Mustafa noted that the merger process between the Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets) and the Syrian government will take place through a professional transition process in accordance with legal and administrative procedures, and that relevant legal and technical committees will be involved in this process.