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Syria's Transitional President Ahmed al-Scharaa Announces New 22-Member Government

The newly formed cabinet includes diverse representation and key allies, as the country embarks on a five-year transitional period following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

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Overview

  • Ahmed al-Scharaa, Syria's transitional president, unveiled a 22-member cabinet to lead the country through a five-year transitional phase.
  • The government includes Hind Kabawat, a Christian woman and longtime opposition figure, as Minister for Social Affairs and Labor.
  • Key allies Anas Chattab and Raed Saleh have been appointed as Interior Minister and Minister for Disaster Management, respectively.
  • No prime minister was named, with al-Scharaa expected to directly oversee the cabinet's work under the transitional constitution.
  • The transitional constitution centralizes executive power under the president while guaranteeing rights such as press freedom and women's rights, with elections planned after the transitional period.