Sharaa announces new transitional gov't cabinet, unveils new ministry

The new government sees the appointment of key Sharaa allies and a female Christian minister, as well as the creation of a Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management with White Helmets leader Raed al-Saleh as its head

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Syria’s new constitution: Dashing hopes for progress

While many in Syria initially extended goodwill to Sharaa, hoping his actions would align with his rhetoric of inclusivity and tolerance, the interim constitution—arguably the most critical document in shaping the post-Assad transition—delivers a serious blow to that goodwill and the prospects for a stable and peaceful Syria.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Sharaa signs new Syrian Constitutional Declaration

“We chose a political system based on the complete separation of powers,” said committee member Abdulhamid al-Awak, adding “in previous constitutions, the text served the dictator, but today the work of all authorities is monitored by the people.”

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Damascus announces creating National Security Council, amid security challenges 

The Council will be tasked with "coordinating and managing security and political policies,” according to the Syrian presidency.

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US welcomes landmark agreement between Syria’s Sharaa, SDF chief Abdi

"The United States welcomes the recently announced agreement between the Syrian interim authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate the northeast into a unified Syria,” read a statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. 

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Iraq arrests three Syrian refugees over alleged support for ‘extremist groups’ in Syria

The suspects were reportedly arrested for posting content in support of the new authorities’ military operations.

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President Nechirvan Barzani says agreement between Syria’s Sharaa, Abdi ‘roadmap for future'

“We congratulate our brothers in Syria for the agreement between Syria's President and the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which constitutes a suitable roadmap for the future and a right transitional period,” Barzani wrote in a post on X. 

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Saudi Arabia welcomes agreement between Syria’s president Sharaa, SDF chief Abdi

"Saudi Arabia welcomes “signing the agreement to integrate all civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria into the institutions of the Syrian Arab Republic,” read a statement from Saudi’s foreign ministry.

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Sharaa, Abdi sign agreement; SDF to be officially integrated into Syrian state institutions

“The Kurdish community is an authentic community in the Syrian state and the Syrian state shall guarantee its rights of citizenship and all its constitutional rights,” reads a point from the agreement

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