Syria: Syria's military administration appoints al-Sharaa as interim president, dissolves armed factions
Storyline: Syria's Military Operations Administration announced on Wednesday the appointment of Ahmed al-Sharaa as president during the transitional period, granting him authority to establish an interim legislative council until a permanent constitution is ratified.
Syria appoints new president amid widespread diplomatic engagement efforts
Ahmed al Sharaa was declared the new president of Syria in the transitional government that came into power after the collapse of the Assad regime on December 8. This declaration led to congratulations from several Arab states in the region,
Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled Assad, is named Syria's interim president
Sharaa was already de facto head of Syria's government ever since a coalition of rebel fighters swept through most of Syria and ousted Assad's regime.
Leader of rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad is named country's interim president
The Syrian factions that toppled President Bashar Assad last month have named an Islamist former rebel leader as the country‘s interim president in a push to project a united front as they face the mo
Syria's Leader Sharaa Named President for Transitional Period, State News Agency Says
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was named as the country's president for the transitional period, the Syrian state news agency reported on Wednesday, citing commander Hassan Abdel Ghani. Your trusted source for the latest news delivered weekdays from the team at U.
Ahmed al-Sharaa declares himself president of Syria
The commander appointed Mr Sharaa interim president, dissolved Mr Assad’s Baath Party, and announced the formation of a legislative council that will govern Syria until a new constitution can be agreed.
What We Know About Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s Interim President
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.
Syria's de facto leader Sharaa declared president for transition
Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday (January 29), tightening his hold on power less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad. Nyima Pratten reports.
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