Internationally classified "terrorist" pledges to restructure security apparatus in Syria
The appointment of Anas Khattab, internationally classified as a terrorist, to a sensitive position reflects the challenges facing the reintegration of Syrian institutions into the international syste
December 29, 2024, 12:01 am

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Anas Khattab has begun his duties as head of the General Intelligence Agency in Syria, announcing plans to restructure the security institution after dissolving all old branches.

Khattab stated through the Syrian News Agency "SANA" that "our people, in all their spectrums and categories, have suffered greatly from the injustice and domination of the previous regime, through its various security agencies that spread corruption throughout the land."

The new intelligence chief explained that "the security institution will be restructured in a manner befitting the people, their sacrifices, and their ancient history in building nations," indicating that the previous security branches "did not fulfill their role in maintaining security and establishing safety."

Khattab pledged in his statements to "spare no effort in preserving the security of the people and caring for their rights," affirming his determination to "stand against vandals and criminals."

The appointment of Khattab, who hails from Jayroud city in Rural Damascus, came by a decision from the general command of "Abu Mohammed al-Jolani's" government which took over Syria's administration after Assad regime's fall.

Khattab previously held the position of "General Security Prince" in Idlib within "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham," where he supervised the general security apparatus in areas controlled by the organization.

The new intelligence chief faces international challenges, as his name was included in terrorism lists in September 2014 for his association with Al-Qaeda, raising questions about its impact on the security institution's work.

These changes come as part of restructuring Syrian state institutions supervised by the "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" government, amid international monitoring of the nature of institutional reforms in the new phase.

Observers await the impact of these appointments on the future of the Syrian security institution and its ability to deal with internal and external challenges under current circumstances.

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