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Former Syrian Regime Forces Surrender Weapons in Damascus and Deir ez-Zor to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham After 61 Years of Assad Rule

Dec 23, 2024, 11:30 AM

Former soldiers and police officers of the Syrian regime are surrendering their weapons and ammunition to the new governing authority, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, in a series of organized settlements across Syria. Reports indicate that members of Bashar al-Assad's army and security forces have gathered in Damascus to hand over their arms under the supervision of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. This movement follows the collapse of the 61-year Baath regime, prompting former regime members to comply with calls for disarmament. In the city of Deir ez-Zor, hundreds of Assad's forces are also reported to be handing over their weapons as part of the settlement process. The transition marks a significant shift in control within the region, as the new authority begins to establish its governance structure.