In a recent interview, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), indicated that holding new elections in Syria could take up to four years. He highlighted the need for a new constitution and a comprehensive census to ensure legitimate elections. Following the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad, Sharaa stated that significant changes in public services might take a year. He addressed the challenges of governing a multi-ethnic country and emphasized his commitment to protecting minority rights amid plans for a forthcoming national dialogue conference.