Jihadi rebels in Syria have suspended the national constitution and parliament for a three-month transition period, during which a new constitution will be created. The al-Qaeda splinter group HTS has established a 'Salvation Government' to administer the territory it occupies in northwestern Syria, with plans to preserve Syria's institutions and respect religious and cultural diversity.
Key Points
HTS suspends national constitution and parliament in Syria
Plans to create new constitution during three-month transition period
Salvation Government to become national government in Syria
Pros
Establishing a transitional government to create a new constitution
Commitment to preserving Syria's institutions and respecting diversity
Cons
Suspended national constitution and parliament
Leadership appointed rather than elected, with no women in leadership roles