Syria's Ba'ath Party Suspends Activities "Until Further Notice"

ARK News.. The Socialist Arab Ba'ath Party, which has ruled Syria for over fifty years, announced the suspension of all its activities and operations "until further notice." The decision follows the declaration by opposition factions of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

In a statement, Ibrahim Al-Hadid, Deputy Secretary-General of the party, said: "The party's central leadership has decided to suspend all forms and aspects of its work and activities until further notice. Additionally, all vehicles, equipment, and weapons in the party's possession are to be handed over to the Ministry of Interior.

All party properties and funds will be placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, and their revenues will be deposited into the Central Bank of Syria."

The Ba'ath Party seized power in Syria in 1963 and has maintained a firm grip on the country since then. In 1970, Hafez al-Assad launched an internal "Corrective Movement," consolidating his leadership until his death in 2000. His son, Bashar al-Assad, succeeded him, assuming multiple roles, including President of the Republic, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Head of the Party.

The announcement of the party's suspension comes just days after opposition factions declared the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. In a televised message broadcast on Syrian state television on Sunday, December 8, 2024, opposition leaders confirmed Assad's ousting and his escape to Russia.

This development marks a dramatic end to the Ba'ath Party's decades-long dominance in Syria and reflects the profound political shift underway in the country.

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