Syria’s interim president has signed a temporary constitution that establishes Islamist rule in the country for five years while promising to protect the rights of all Syrians. This comes after the former insurgent group, HTS, overthrew President Bashar Assad in a lightning insurgency. The new interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, announced the decision to repeal the old constitution and draft a new one.
While the removal of the Assad regime was welcomed by many, religious and ethnic minorities are wary of the new Islamist leaders. The temporary constitution includes provisions for freedom of expression and the media, as well as a separation of legislative, executive, and judicial authorities. It also establishes a People’s Committee to serve as an interim parliament until a permanent constitution is adopted and elections are held.
The constitution emphasizes the state’s commitment to combatting extremism while respecting rights and freedoms, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or lineage. It designates the army as a professional national institution and prohibits arms outside of its control, while also criminalizing the glorification of the former Assad regime. Overall, the temporary constitution aims to strike a balance between social security and freedom during Syria’s political transition.
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