Syria gets a temporary constitution to move for a period of five years

The interim president of Syria, Ahmed Al -Shara, has signed a constitutional declaration covering a five -year transitional period, three months after his Islamic group, the rebel deepening that overthrew Bashar al -Assad.

The document says that Islam is the president’s religion, as did the previous constitution, and Islamic jurisprudence is the “main source of legislation”, rather than a “major source”, according to the drafting committee.

It also devotes the separation of powers and judicial independence, and guarantees women’s rights, freedom of expression and freedom of the media.

“We hope it will be a new history for Syria, as we replace persecution with justice,” said Shara.

UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said that he welcomed the “moves towards restoring the rule of law” and indicated that “this development is likely to fill an important legal void.”

But the Kurdish -led administration in northeastern Syria criticized the constitutional declaration, saying that it “contradicts the reality and diversity of Syria.”

In January, rebel military leaders appointed Shara as head of the transitional period, canceled a constitution in the 2012 Assad era, and dissolved the former parliament of the army, the army and security.

Just 10 days ago, Shara announced the formation of the seven -member committee to formulate the constitutional declaration, which he said would be a “legal framework that regulates the transitional phase.”

A member of the committee, Abdel Hamid Al -Awak, an expert in the constitutional law studying at a Turkish university, said at a press conference on Thursday that the advertisement aims to “create a balance between the Association of Security, Freedoms and Freedoms.”

He said that it stipulates the “absolute secession of the authorities”, noting that “assault” on Assad on the branches of other government during his 24 -year rule.

He said that the president will have an executive authority during the transitional period, but he will have only one “exceptional force” – the ability to declare a state of emergency.

A new people’s association will have a full responsibility for legislation. Two -thirds of its members will be appointed by a committee chosen by the president and three chosen by the president himself.

A committee will also be formed to formulate a new constitution.

Shara promised a comprehensive government that will manage the country until the new constitution is completed and free and fair elections are held.

However, he faces major challenges after a devastating civil war that broke out when Assad ordered a brutal pieces on the pro -democracy protests 14 years ago.

Last week, the militants supporting the Islamic -led SR government were accused of revenge against the members of the Assad sect in the Western coastal region in the wake of a deadly ambush on a security patrol by the militants loyal to the previous regime. One surveillance group said that nearly 1500 civilians were killed.

Sharaa pledged to hold the perpetrators accountable and ordered the formation of a committee aimed at preserving civil peace.

However, many conclusions and members of other religious and ethnic minorities are concerned about his intentions because of his past as a leader of the former Syrian organization in al -Qaeda.

UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that there is nothing that could justify the killing of civilians and warned that “a brighter future deserves Syria.”

He added: “The authorities have adhered to the Chargé d’Affairs of the Chargé d’Affairs repeatedly to build a new Syria based on comprehensive and credible foundations for all Syrians. It is time to work.”