"Syria's new interim government has started the process to rebuild the armed forces, but challenges lie ahead. Syria is still facing numerous challenges a year after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Among the key priorities for the new government is rebuilding its national army and security forces. For decades, Syria's security apparatus and the military were considered by many as a brutal force to protect the regime and crack down on dissent."
"during a ceremony for soldiers graduating from a military academy in the city of Aleppo. Syrian army soldiers stand on their armoured personnel carriers during a parade [Hussein Malla/AP Photo] We will develop all branches of the armed forces and increase our military preparedness and efficiency to protect our nation. And we already issued rules of conduct and discipline, Abu Qasra said after attending a military march by newly graduating candidates showing off their camouflage uniform and military vehicles and rifles."
The interim Syrian government has begun restructuring and recruiting for a national army and security forces with an emphasis on loyalty to the country. Military academies are graduating candidates who parade in uniform and with vehicles and rifles, and authorities have issued rules of conduct and discipline. Officials aim to develop all branches of the armed forces and increase preparedness and efficiency. Major challenges include changing the mentality of armed groups, vetting large numbers of recruits, deciding on equipment suppliers such as Russia, integrating forces from southern Syria and the Kurdish-led SDF, and building trust among the country's many minority communities.
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