The Syrian Defense Ministry reports that the operation against ‘Assad’s loyalists’ has ended.

• The Defence Ministry announced the completion of a military operation against loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
• The operation has resulted in over 1,000 civilian deaths, primarily due to clashes between Assad loyalists and new Islamist rulers.
• The violence has raised concerns about Syria’s future, with former militants attempting to unify the divided country while navigating powerful neighbours.
• Turkish-backed groups have clashed with Kurdish forces, while Israel has struck military sites in Syria.
• Public institutions are now able to resume their work and provide services, paving the way for normalcy and security consolidation.
• The Syrian presidency has announced an agreement with the head of the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate the institutions of the semi-autonomous Kurdish administration into the national government.