Ahmad al-Charaa Named Interim President as Syria Embarks on Transition

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's new leadership dissolves key institutions and outlines plans for a transitional government.

Ahmad al-Charaa has been appointed interim president of Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, 2024.
The new leadership has dissolved the Ba'ath Party, the 2012 Constitution, and all agencies affiliated with the Assad regime, including its military and security apparatus.
Plans include forming a temporary legislative council and rebuilding the Syrian army and security forces to ensure citizen safety.
Al-Charaa estimates that drafting a new constitution could take two to three years, with elections potentially occurring in four years.
The transitional government seeks international engagement, including easing Western sanctions, to support Syria's reconstruction and economic recovery.