Damascus, March 10 (SANA) Nour al-Din al-Baba, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, affirmed today that Presidential Decree No. 55 of 2026 marks a transformative step in regulating private protection, guarding, and security training companies.
During a press conference in Damascus, al-Baba explained that the decree establishes clear responsibilities and reinforces standards of efficiency, integrity, and accountability within this vital sector.
The Ministry emphasized its commitment to implementing the decree through detailed executive regulations that balance sector regulation with economic encouragement, viewing security as a “public service and shared responsibility” that includes a partnership between the State, society, and the private sector under the umbrella of transparency and human rights.
While these new regulations open legitimate investment doors in Syria—expected to stimulate the economy and provide job opportunities for Syrian youth—the spokesperson issued a stern warning that security firms will not be allowed to replace state institutions or perform sovereign tasks such as arrests or raids. Their role is strictly limited to protecting specific individuals, facilities, valuable materials, or funds.
The Ministry of Interior will also supervise the opening of licensed training centers, maintaining direct control over the vetting of trainers, the curriculum provided, and the provision of firearms and ammunition.
