Syria's Transitional Government Unveils Post-War Plan Without Kurdish Representation

A national dialogue conference in Damascus concludes with a framework for Syria's future, but key Kurdish groups remain excluded.

The two-day national dialogue conference in Damascus presented an 18-point plan addressing Syria's political system, economy, military, and citizen rights.
Syria's transitional president, Ahmed al-Scharaa, emphasized national unity and the state's monopoly on armed forces, indirectly targeting Kurdish-led groups managing autonomous regions in the northeast.
Kurdish representatives were excluded from the conference, with organizers citing a policy against inviting armed groups, a decision criticized by Kurdish factions as non-representative.
The conference was attended by around 600 participants, including members of the transitional government, civil society, religious groups, and some opposition figures, though some opposition leaders cited logistical barriers to participation.
The transitional government, led by former HTS commander al-Scharaa, plans to draft a new constitution and hold elections within four to five years, following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December.