In the aftermath of suspected reprisal killings targeting the Alawite community, soldiers loyal to Syria’s deposed president Bashar Al-Assad are turning in their weapons at “reconciliation centers” operated by rebel group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham. This comes as the rebels, who have assumed control of the country, have denied any involvement in the reprisal attacks and have offered a general amnesty for members of the former regime.
Tens of thousands of Assad’s soldiers have been flocking to HTS centers to surrender, raising questions about why the regime collapsed so swiftly and whether the promise of amnesty is genuine. BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye has been on the ground, speaking to these former regime forces to better understand their perspectives.
The situation in Syria remains volatile as tensions continue to simmer between different factions. The surrender of Assad’s soldiers at reconciliation centers signifies a significant shift in power dynamics within the country and begs the question of what the future holds for Syria and its people.
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