During the rule of former Syrian President Bashar Assad, special services monitored, searched, or collected information about approximately eight million people.

Russian special services are paying special attention to protecting Assad and his family. It is believed that the threat may come from people from Central Asian countries who want to avenge their dead compatriots. The Russian press does not cover the life of the Assad family in Moscow, considering it a "forbidden topic."

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar' visited the provinces of Latakia and Tartus on February 16. The day before this visit, he had been to the provinces of Idlib and Aleppo.

During the visit, he expressed his appreciation for the courage, solidarity, and devotion to humanity shown by the people of Idlib during the difficult years of the Syrian revolution, which they have provided refuge to refugees from all over the country.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter to the country's interim president, Ahmed al-Shar', regarding political changes in Syria.

Israeli soldiers were reportedly stationed in the village of Kudna in the Quneitra province of Syria. The soldiers were seen moving in armored vehicles and patrolling local roads.

The Syrian Ministry of Education has announced that students from East Turkestan (Uyghurs) will receive free education. Now, children and young people from this region in Syria can study from primary school to university at no cost.

Syrian Interior Minister Ali Kidda announced the establishment of a new national security service in the country.

Acting US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea told the Security Council that US support for ISIS-linked detainees and the management of the al-Hol and Roj camps in northeastern Syria cannot continue indefinitely.

According to the Moche Dayan Center for Strategic Studies in Israel,