Syria Interim President Names New Government Dominated By Allies

Damascus, Syria: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Saturday announced a new transitional government dominated by close allies and including one woman, replacing caretaker authorities in place since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. The announcement, initially scheduled for earlier this month, comes amid international calls for an inclusive Syrian transition following recent sectarian … Read more

Who Is Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Interim President Of Syria After Assad’s Ouster

Damascus, Syria: In less than two months, Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa has risen from rebel leader to interim president, after his Islamist group led a lightning offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa was appointed Wednesday to lead Syria for an unspecified transitional period, and has been tasked with forming an interim legislature after the dissolution of … Read more