Human Rights Watch has stated that the fall of Bashar al-Assad presents a ‘historic’ opportunity for Syria to address decades of human rights violations. The organization urges the new authorities, primarily consisting of rebel factions, to exemplify protection of fundamental rights and ensure the rights of all citizens. Amid concerns from Western nations regarding the leadership’s handling of minority rights, the interim Prime Minister, Mohammed al-Basir, reassured that his government would guarantee these rights, calling for international support to facilitate this transition.