In Damascus, Syria, an “identification and reconciliation center” has been established by the interim administration following the fall of Bashar Assad. Regime soldiers, police, and security personnel are surrendering their weapons and registering with the new authorities.
Hundreds of soldiers lined up to complete the process, which includes surrendering weapons, vehicles, and belongings. After registration, individuals receive a temporary identity document valid for three months, allowing freedom of movement within Syria.
One former regime soldier remarked, “I was a soldier before and am here to surrender my identity. I was doing accounting in the military and have never carried a gun in my life.” Efforts to transition continue under the interim administration.