Syria Plans Demobilization of Tens of Thousands of Reservists
AFP reported that Syria intends to demobilize tens of thousands of reservists starting next month, according to a defense ministry official. The move comes as the civil war in the country has gradually diminished in recent years.
Major General Ahmed Sleiman stated that the demobilization process will occur in three phases, with the goal of reducing reserve service to a maximum of two years by October 2025. The decision aims to create a more advanced army based on voluntary enlistment, providing discharge options for those who have completed five years of service.
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Syrian Network for Human Rights released a report highlighting the deaths of 15,383 Syrians under torture since March 2011. The report emphasizes the need for international action and legal accountability to address these systematic human rights violations.
Additionally, recent developments include Israeli strikes in Syria and Lebanon, discussions on repairing relations between Syria and Turkey, and reports of Syrian and Egyptian migrants being tortured in a Libyan detention camp.