HTŞ leader Şara threatens PKK/YPG: We will not allow it.

Hayat Tahrir Şam (HTŞ) leader Ahmed El Şara made striking statements regarding developments in Syria, the constitutional order, and future elections.

"THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS MAY TAKE ABOUT 4 YEARS"

For the first time speaking about a possible election to be held after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Şara stated that the conduct of elections may take approximately 4 years.

"WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE DISSOLUTION OF HTŞ"

Şara also expressed that they will announce the dissolution of Hayat Tahrir Şam at the National Dialogue Conference, emphasizing that the new administration will govern the country "with a state mentality" and that "Syria will not be a source of disturbance to anyone."

"PREPARING A NEW CONSTITUTION MAY TAKE ABOUT 3 YEARS"

Stating that the liberation of Syria will provide "stability in the region for 50 years," Şara noted that preparing and writing a new constitution in the country may take approximately 3 years.

"WE WILL NOT ALLOW SYRIA TO BE A BASE FOR PKK/YPG ATTACKS"

Additionally, Şara mentioned that the current administration is in talks with the PKK/YPG, which uses the name SDF, to resolve the crisis in northeastern Syria, stating, "Kurds are an inseparable part of Syria." The HTŞ leader added that "Kurdish forces will be integrated into the ranks of the army" and emphasized that they will not allow Syria to become "a base for the terrorist organization PKK/YPG's attacks."

"THERE ARE STRATEGIC INTERESTS WITH RUSSIA"

Ahmed Şara noted that despite Russia losing its ally in Damascus, which it has supported for years, the recent statements made by Russia regarding the new administration in Syria are quite positive. Şara stated that Russia wants to leave the country "in a manner befitting its relationship with Syria" and noted that Moscow has strategic importance for Syria.