Former Syrian soldiers hand in weapons under transitional government call | VOA News

Syria’s transitional government, which took power on December 8, is urging soldiers and police to lay down their arms and register with authorities. In Latakia, a former Assad stronghold, one ex-soldier expresses relief at leaving the military behind, saying he wants to live freely without taking orders.

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[hippysheep]

Shows you how much these people want peace… bless you all

[cremebrulee]

I hope they do not retaliate against these people. Many of them were forced to become soldiers. I hope that they can show mercy.

[ADAM_MSG]

We pray to God to grant peace, security, stability, prosperity and flourishing to Syria.

[sitinowak]

For the people and country of Syria, I sincerely hope it will find peace and harmony. When my father was posted in Egypt, my father visited Syria many times, and was fascinated by the country.

[californianorma]

My heart is with the people of Syria. They have suffered so much. my friend looks forward to seeing his mother again after 10 years apart. He was forced to flee so he would not be conscripted. His brother was arrested and tortured. His best friend was arrested and tortured.

[navrhy]

Don’t hand in weapons. Learn from history

[Mlmv]

I pray for an inclusive Syria to heal, stabilize and prosper .

[andrewtanczyk]

Why turn in their weapons? That usually doesn’t end well when that happens.

[mrsbig]

This is it. The Leader is a smart man!! Thanks God !! Amen

[PlayUntilWin]

We all hope and wish Syria will become rich and prosperous like the UAE one day !

[juelzd]

Better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in war.

[Goat-vybi]

Now they know everyone and will come after them 🤣

[jamesgichuru]

History has spoken: they will regret this. An armed, peaceful populace secures peace.

[mh-htfp]

They will understand why the right to bear arms is important soon enough.

[sableliger]

The transition looks far more organized than the transition in Afghanistan post ISAF/USA in Afghanistan. I hope that the new government in Syria will remain organized and that all parties involved will coexist peacefully under a unity government. I pray for peace in Syria.

[GeovaniSolis-ll]

Love see progress from the new Syrian government 🙏🏼

[justaguy]

Well now they have a list of people to blame things on

[webwizard]

dont give all of the guns just in case they decide to retaliate

[Boomatic]

I hope this doesn't end with tyranny

[caseclosed]

I’m starting to think that pile of weapons won’t stay in Syria for long…