Civil society activists in Syria are concerned about the power vacuum during the Golani regime’s rule.
According to Arabi 21, a group of civil society activists in Syria signed a letter addressed to Abu Muhammad al-Julani, the leader of the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, expressing concern about the situation in the country after a month of terrorists’ rule over Syria.
In the letter, they emphasized that the legal vacuum in Syria is the beginning of many concerns in the country and that laws related to the transitional period must be passed.
Civil society activists emphasized the need to protect citizens’ rights and freedoms during the transitional period.
These individuals also announced that legal experts and specialists in Syria should be employed to draft new laws.
It should be noted that al-Julani had stated in a press interview that holding presidential elections and drafting a constitution in Syria would take several years!
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has created a power vacuum, with various factions vying for dominance in a country shattered by over a decade of war. One such faction, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has been particularly significant in northwestern Syria. Initially linked to al Qaeda, HTS has sought to distance itself from its extremist roots, presenting itself as a more moderate, governance-focused group. However, the true test of HTS’s commitment to reform lies in its treatment of women. Even prior to the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, HTS had demonstrated a draconian approach to women’s rights in Idlib, enforcing strict restrictions on their dress, mobility, and role in public life. These actions offer a glimpse into the group’s long-term ambitions for Syria and raise urgent concerns about the future of women’s rights in the country.