Following the announcement of Syria's new interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, he addressed the nation, promising the formation of a committee for a National Dialogue Conference aimed at shaping Syria's political future. Al-Sharaa declared the previous parliament and constitution void and planned the unification of armed forces into a national army. However, critics like Manhal Baresh argue that the interim president lacks the authority for such sweeping changes, arguing that they should come from an elected body, casting doubt on the legitimacy of his proposed reforms.
"We will announce in the coming days a committee charged with preparing the National Dialogue Conference, a direct platform for discussions, to listen to different points of view on our future political program."
"Syria's first priority is to fill the governmental vacuum in a legitimate and legal way."
"The interim president has neither the right nor the mandate to form a legislative council; these steps could only be put forward by an elected administration."
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