Ahmed al-Sharaa: Steering Syria Through Transition

Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for a transitional period in Syria, tasked with forming a temporary legislative council. This marks a significant step in the nation's shift towards new governance, following discussions that included armed group commanders allied with his leadership.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-01-2025 00:30 IST | Created: 30-01-2025 00:30 IST
Ahmed al-Sharaa: Steering Syria Through Transition

Ahmed al-Sharaa has been appointed as the president of Syria for a transitional period, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA. This announcement comes amid efforts to navigate the nation through a critical phase of governance realignment.

Authorized to establish a temporary legislative council, al-Sharaa's leadership is expected to guide Syria until a new constitution is implemented. The transitional council is set to play a pivotal role in surmounting challenges during this interim period.

The developments were revealed during a meeting in Damascus, attended by commanders of armed factions that had previously allied with Sharaa's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Their collective efforts remain focused on restructuring the nation's leadership after the displacement of Bashar al-Assad.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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