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Anas Khattab Announces Restructuring of Syria's Security Institutions Post-Assad, Dissolving All Branches

Dec 28, 2024, 09:55 PM

The newly appointed head of Syria's intelligence services, Anas Khattab, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of the country's security institutions following the dissolution of all existing security branches. This move comes in the wake of the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad on December 8, marking a significant shift in the governance of Syria's security apparatus. Khattab emphasized that the restructuring aims to align the security institutions with the history, struggles, and legacy of the Syrian people, who have suffered under the oppression of the former regime for over 50 years. The announcement was made through the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), highlighting the intent to reform the security agencies to better serve and protect the Syrian populace. This initiative follows 13 years of struggle by the Syrian people, with the security overhaul being led by the new administration, which includes members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, particularly in Damascus.