13.12.2024 09:10
The leader of HTS, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, who is at the forefront of the opposition that overthrew the 61-year Baath regime in Syria, gave an interview to the Turkish press. Al-Julani emphasized that Turkey is a very important actor regarding the future of Syria, stating, "We definitely need to receive Turkey's support in the steps we will take."
On November 27, Wednesday, armed opposition groups launched an operation against Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, overthrowing the 61-year-old Ba'ath regime within 12 days.
STRIKING STATEMENTS TO THE TURKISH PRESS
The leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Muhammad al-Julani, who initiated a new era in Syria, made striking statements to the Turkish press.
HE APPEARED IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA IN A SUIT
This time, HTS leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani appeared in front of the camera in a suit, stating that there is great fatigue from the Assad regime in Syria and that the people are tired of the civil war, seeing this period as an opportunity for the operation.
"WE NEED TO GET SYRIA BACK ON ITS FEET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE"
Stating that the local people are waiting for the arrival of the opposition and that this is why there is rapid change in Syria, Abu Muhammad al-Julani noted that constitutional work is also ongoing, saying, "We need to get Syria back on its feet as soon as possible; we will carry out the most suitable work for Syria as soon as possible."
MESSAGE TO TURKEY
Regarding the future of Syria, the HTS leader emphasized that Turkey is a very important actor, stating, "We definitely need to receive Turkey's support in the steps we will take."
"WE ARE COLLECTING EVIDENCE FOR ASSAD'S TRIAL"
Speaking about the events in Sednaya prison, which has been the scene of chilling images, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani said, "We are collecting evidence from these prisons for Assad's trial in international courts; we are working on identifying those who tortured in this prison. We are trying to identify anyone who committed torture; there will be trial processes, and we will invite international human rights organizations here. We will invite individuals related to the International Criminal Court here. We want to turn this place into a museum in the future," he said.
DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIA
On November 27, clashes intensified between regime-opposing armed groups and Bashar al-Assad's forces in Syria. The groups gained superiority in major cities such as Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, and Homs between November 30 and December 7. As the groups began to enter the capital Damascus on December 7, with support from the masses, the regime completely lost control in Damascus and many other regions, leading to its collapse. The 61-year rule of the Ba'ath Party came to an end, and regime leader Assad fled the capital.
Meanwhile, the Syrian National Army had also liberated the center of the Tel Rifaat district from the terrorist organization PKK/YPG on the first day of the Operation Dawn of Freedom launched in December. With the liberation of the Manbij district, the region, which had turned into the largest terrorist stronghold west of the Euphrates River, was cleared of PKK/YPG.