In Syria, opposition plans transitional period and drafting of new constitution

A governing body run by the Syrian opposition will lead a transitional period of 18 months, including six months to draft a new constitution, the head of the main Syrian opposition coalition told Middle East Eye on Sunday. [ . . . ] He said his opposition coalition should be expanded to add “new elements of the opposition”, and would then be tasked with forming a transitional government acting as president of the country until a new constitution is ratified. Al-Bahra said the transition should be in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted on 18 December 2015, which outlines a roadmap for Syria's political transition, including nationwide ceasefire, accountability for atrocities, and free and fair elections under a new constitution.
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