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Ahmed Al-Sharaa Meets Armed Factions in Damascus to Discuss New Military Structure and Ministry of Defense in Syria

Dec 21, 2024, 05:13 PM

Syrian military leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa convened a meeting with various armed factions in Damascus to discuss the restructuring of Syria's military institution. During the discussions, Al-Sharaa emphasized that all military factions would be dissolved and integrated into a single entity managed by a newly formed Ministry of Defense. This initiative aims to establish a unified military structure in the context of the new Syria. The meeting included key representatives from the groups that played a role in the overthrow of the previous regime, indicating a significant shift in military organization and governance.