Syria Says All Armed Units Now Under Defense Ministry Control
Syria’s Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that it had formally incorporated all major armed units into a unified national command structure, a move that marks a significant step toward centralizing military control after more than a decade of civil war. The announcement follows a prolonged effort by Syria’s new government to consolidate the country’s fragmented fighting forces under state command.
Defense Minister Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra said the integration was the result of sustained coordination. “After the liberation of Syria, we immediately began work on merging all military units within a unified institutional framework,” he said. “Today, we are proud to announce to our honorable people that all units have now been integrated under the Ministry of Defense.”
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The statement praised the discipline and cooperation of forces throughout the country that enabled the integration. It also issued a warning to any remaining armed factions operating outside of state control, urging them to join the formal structure within 10 days.
“This final step is essential to complete the efforts of unification and organization,” the statement said. The authorities added that failure to comply would lead to legal consequences under Syrian law.
