Naming of New Syrian President Is Met With Some Wariness at Home
While some Syrians celebrated Ahmed al-Shara as head of state, others questioned how the decision to elevate the rebel leader was made.
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s president for a transitional period.
Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria's transitional president
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for the "transitional period", state media report, seven weeks after he led the rebel offensive that overthrew Bashar al-Assad.
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.
Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on ...
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, has faced tough questions from ...
A new Syrian government struggles to reset its corrupt, besieged economy
With Syria's corruption-ridden economy in shambles after the overthrow of Bashar Assad, the caretaker government’s priority ...
Syrian leader Sharaa pledges to form inclusive government
Sharaa, said on Thursday he will form an inclusive transitional government representing diverse communities that will build ...
Syria Demands Reparations From Russia
Syria has demanded reparations from Russia in order to "rebuild trust" after a meeting between Damascus' new administration ...
Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show
Russia has stepped up its military withdrawal from Syria, removing vehicles and containers from its key Tartous port on the ...
Syrian minister to attend Paris conference to coordinate international efforts - document
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani will attend a conference in Paris on Feb. 13 aimed at coordinating regional ...
Tulsi Gabbard’s views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words
Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face tough questions about her past comments about Russia, Syria and a key government ...
What Syria’s Secret Police Saw as the Regime Crumbled
Hastily abandoned documents show how the fallen government’s vast intelligence apparatus struggled to comprehend and stop the ...