Syria’s new era begins: Ba’ath Party dissolved

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Syria’s Military Operations Department announced on Wednesday the dissolution of the Ba’ath Party, the annulment of the 2012 constitution, and the disbanding of the army and security forces, marking a seismic shift in the nation's political and military order.

The Conference Declaring the Victory of the Syrian Revolution was held at the People’s Palace in Damascus, attended by various military factions and revolutionary forces.

In a statement titled "Declaration of the Revolution’s Victory," the administration appointed Ahmad al-Sharaa as Syria’s transitional president. It announced the repeal of the 2012 constitution, the dissolution of parliament, and the disbanding of the army and security forces.

The statement, published by the Syrian News Agency (SANA), also declared the dissolution of all military factions, as well as revolutionary political and civil bodies, integrating them into state institutions. Additionally, it announced the disbanding of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party, which ruled under the previous regime, along with the parties of the National Progressive Front.

The administration prohibited the reformation of these entities under any other name and mandated that all their assets be returned to the Syrian state.

“We declare the victory of the great Syrian revolution and designate Dec. 8 as a national holiday,” the statement read.

The statement also announced the dissolution of the People’s Council, which was formed during the previous regime, and its affiliated committees, as well as the dismantling of the former regime’s army. It outlined plans to rebuild the Syrian army on national foundations.

The statement concluded by appointing Ahmad al-Sharaa as the transitional president of Syria. He will represent the country in international forums and be authorized to form a temporary legislative council for the transitional period, which will operate until a permanent constitution is approved and implemented.