AANES criticizes inclusion of terror-listed figures in Syria’s administration
RAQQA, Syria (North Press) – The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) criticized on Sunday the participation of individuals designated on terror lists in the new Syrian administration.
In a statement, the AANES noted that “the Syrian people had hoped for a truly inclusive national conference to draft a consensual constitution and pave the way for parliamentary and presidential elections.”
Last week, military factions involved in the “Deterrence of Aggression” operation met and unanimously agreed to dissolve themselves, appoint Ahmad al-Sharaa as president of the transitional phase, suspend the constitution, and dissolve the People’s Council.
It further asserted, “Decisions of such significance should have been made within a national framework that includes all components, sects, and groups of Syrian society, with fair representation of women and youth.”
The statement strongly criticized the conference, particularly the presence of individuals with documented involvement in terrorism and crimes against Syrians.
Among them is Hatem Abu Shaqra, whose real name is Ahmad al-Haiss, responsible for the assassination of Hevrin Khalaf, Secretary-General of the Future Syria Party. Another attendee, Mohammed al-Jasem, known as Abu Amsha, leader of the Sultan Suleiman Shah faction, also known as al-Amshat, has been implicated in numerous crimes, especially in Afrin.
The AANES deemed the conference illegitimate, arguing that it fails to represent the aspirations of Syria’s diverse communities.
“Any process conducted outside the framework of a true Syrian national conference and without the participation of political, revolutionary, and grassroots forces is incomplete and lacks legitimacy,” the statement read.
It emphasized that the best path toward stability is through a comprehensive national dialogue that includes all Syrian factions without exclusion.
The AANES urged authorities in Damascus to “correct this course and work toward unifying Syrians of all political orientations in a truly inclusive national conference—one that allows all voices to contribute to shaping the country’s new constitution.”