‘No one party or sect should feel unsafe,’ says Qatari foreign ministry, as states meet to assess collapse of Assad regime

Summary

Arab states pledged to engage all Syrian factions to prevent a return to civil war and ensure an inclusive transition after Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed.

Qatar stressed the importance of dialogue among all groups, including the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, despite its UN terrorist designation.

Concerns remain about potential instability, with unclear military leadership and risks of Syria becoming a failed state.

Qatar also urged restraint from external actors like Israel and stressed that Assad’s fate should be decided by Syrians.

  • bstixEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I may be a bit out of the loop, but this sounds surprisingly optimistic. Is it even possible to form a government that is acceptable for all parts?