Overview

• The new transitional government, replacing the caretaker administration, was announced on March 29, 2025, nearly four months after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.
• The 23-member cabinet includes minority representatives and one woman, with Hind Kabawat, a Christian activist, appointed as minister of social affairs and labor.
• Despite a recent ceasefire agreement, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were excluded from the government, raising concerns about inclusivity.
• Sectarian violence earlier this month left over 1,000 people, mostly Alawites, dead, highlighting ongoing challenges to national unity.
• The government aims to rebuild Syria and gain international legitimacy, including efforts to lift sanctions imposed during Assad's rule.