Syrian opp. coalition works on power transfer to transitional gov.
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The Syrian opposition coalition says it is working to complete the transfer of power in Syria to a "transitional governing body".
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Syrians shoot in the air in celebration of the arrival of opposition fighters in Damascus, Syria, on December 8, 2024. (AP)
On Sunday, the Syrian opposition coalition said it iwas continuing work to complete the transfer of power in Syria to a "transitional governing body with full executive powers."
In a statement, it said, "The great Syrian revolution has moved from the stage of struggle to overthrow the Assad regime to the struggle to build a Syria together that befits the sacrifices of its people."
Additionally, the coalition called on Kurdish forces to disengage from any foreign organizations.
Shortly after, Reuters reported, citing Syrian opposition fighters, that attacks had begun on Kurdish forces in Manbij, northern Syria.
Moreover, Reuters quoted the Syrian opposition coalition as confirming its continued work "to complete the transfer of power to a transitional governing body with full executive powers."
The coalition stressed that "the revolution has moved from the stage of struggle to overthrow the Assad regime to the stage of struggle to build Syria together," according to Reuters.
Issue of Russian presence in Syria will be decided by the new Syrian government
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali confirmed that the issue of the Russian military presence in Syria will be decided by the new Syrian government.
He said, "This issue is not within my jurisdiction, and will be decided by the new authorities in the coming period," adding that a new phase is taking shape in Syria with what he described as "the dawn of the era of pluralism will come."
Earlier on Sunday, al-Jalali said he was ready to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the Syrian people and affirmed that he is prepared to undertake a handover process.
This comes after militants entered Syria's capital, Damascus, and reports of President Bashar al-Assad's leaving the capital to an unknown location at an earlier time.
Late on Saturday, the Syrian Arab Army withdrew from the city of Homs, where militants took over the city and other towns in western Syria. For the most part, no clashes were recorded before and during the withdrawal of Syrian Arab Army forces and the eventual takeover by militants of Syrian towns.
Meanwhile, al-Jalali said that he is ready to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the Syrian people, stressing that he will not leave his home until a "peaceful transition" is achieved, where he would have guaranteed the safety of Syrian public institutions and their continued work.
He urged all parties to think "rationally," adding that he extends his hand in cooperation to everyone, including members of the opposition.
It is worth noting that the onslaught on Syrian cities and towns, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Turkish-backed militants, began on November 27, targeting the city of Aleppo in the north. Later, militants took over the city of Hama then Homs, before heading toward Damascus which they entered earlier today.
