Rebel Leader Who Overthrew al-Assad Is Declared Syria’s President
The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period.
Leader of rebels who toppled Syria's Assad is named country's interim president
Former rebels now controlling Syria name an interim president and throw out the constitution adopted under Assad, saying a new one will be drafted soon.
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.
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 declares himself president, abolishes constitution
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday abolished the country’s constitution and declared himself president during a meeting of armed factions in Damascus.
Syria: Ahmad al-Sharaa, Leader Of Rebels Who Toppled President Bashar Assad, Named Interim President
Sharaa, a rebel once aligned with al-Qaida, as Syria's president “in the transitional phase,” came after a meeting of the former insurgent factions in Damascus, the Syrian capital.
Sharaa vows to pursue criminals as Syria's transitional president
On Wednesday, rebel military commander Hassan Abdul Ghani announced the cancellation of Syria's 2012 constitution and the dissolution of the former regime's parliament, army and s
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 power less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad.
Egypt's president Sisi congratulates Syria's new president Sharaa, statement says
Sisi congratulated Syria's new President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was appointed on Wednesday by armed factions, and wished him ...
A mysterious meeting with Syrian president is at the center of spy chief’s nomination fight
In 2015, Gabbard was part of a congressional trip led by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., to the Turkish-Syrian border to see the ...
Syria's political road map backs new president amid reforms
Syria's new interim government is widely supported. But observers remain cautious over details for the country's democratic future. Is the political program inclusive enough to put Syria's feet back ...
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Syria appoints new president amid widespread diplomatic engagement efforts
Ahmed al Sharaa was declared the new president of Syria in the transitional government that came into power after the ...
Syria arrests Assad-era officer credited with triggering 2011 uprising
Syrian authorities have arrested a former senior security officer and cousin of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad credited by some with sparking the country's 2011 uprising due to a crackdown on protests ...
Syria: Political road map backs new president amid reforms
Syria's new interim government is widely supported. But observers remain cautious over details for the country's democratic future. Is the political program inclusive enough to put Syria's feet back ...
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
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After the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrian's are working to preserve their country's heritage
Local and international experts are filling a government void, and have begun the process of mapping and assessing sites ...