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January 12, 2025 22:30
syria - The new leader of the Syrian government, Ahmed Assad, expressed confidence that 14 million Syrians will return to their country within 2 years.
The new leader of the Syrian government, Ahmed Assad, expressed confidence that 14 million Syrians will return to their country within 2 years. Speaking to Joe HaTTab, a content creator on YouTube, Assad stated that displaced Syrians are already starting to return to their homeland following the overthrow of the 61-year-old Ba'ath regime.
Assad emphasized that those living in areas under their control during the process of regime change have not been displaced, but instead more people are coming to live in these areas. He also noted that people from all segments of society are now living together peacefully.
Assad pointed out that the return of Syrians will increase, stating, "I am sure 14 million Syrians will return to their country within 2 years. Only 1 or 1.5 million will remain."
Assad stated that they will focus on the principle of justice in the rebuilding and development process of the country, emphasizing that leadership is about knowing when to advance, when to stop, and where to stand.
"If the state is weak, the citizens of that country cannot be strong," said Assad, highlighting the need to make short, medium, and long-term plans for public institutions, legislative and executive bodies, and other sectors.
While acknowledging that resolving existing societal problems will take time, Assad stated that stable plans and societal education can overcome these challenges. He also emphasized the importance of keeping promises and building institutions that distribute justice.
Assad stated that the Syrian people have overcome their morale with the revolution, saying, "Now every Syrian holds their head high everywhere. We have made a change in the course of history."
Assad also mentioned that there is social consensus in Syria, allowing people to live together lovingly for the first time.
Assad acknowledged that the revolution had been completed with the collapse of the regime, thus it was time for revolutionary thinking to be replaced by state thinking. He described their goal as a "victory without revenge," supporting the positive aspects of the amnesty policy and approaching those who switched sides after the regime change with good intentions.
However, he made it clear that there will be no amnesty for those who tortured, used barrel bombs, or committed massacres in places like Sednaya Prison and other security bureaus.