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Mohammed al-Bashir, HTS-Backed PM, to Lead Syria's Transitional Government

Dec 9, 2024, 01:10 PM

Mohammed al-Bashir, an engineer and politician who has been serving as the Prime Minister of the Syrian Salvation Government (SSG) in Idlib since January 13, 2024, has been tasked with forming a new Syrian government to manage the country's transitional phase. This decision follows meetings aimed at determining the mechanisms for a smooth transition of power and preventing chaos in Syria, as reported by Al Jazeera. The Syrian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ghazi Jalali, has stated that most cabinet members in Damascus are working towards ensuring a quick and smooth transition. Al-Bashir's appointment comes after the fall of the Assad regime, with the opposition groups, led by HTS, having taken control of Damascus.