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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Rebel military commander Hassan Abdul Ghani also announced the cancellation of Syria's 2012 constitution and the dissolution of the former regime's parliament,
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Lebanon Security Source Says Rifaat Al-Assad Flew Out Of Beirut
A Lebanese security source said Saturday that Bashar al-Assad's uncle, Rifaat al-Assad, left the country via Beirut airport around a week ago, after rebels overthrew his nephew. Rifaat ...
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Assad's relatives detained at Beirut airport - AP
The wife and daughter of one of former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's cousins have been arrested in Lebanon. They were detained at Beirut's airport, reports Associated Press. According to ...
Saudi Arabia Is Optimistic About Lebanon Under Reforms, Saudi FM Says in Beirut
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will continue supporting Lebanon and is optimistic about the country's future after a ...
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Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon
Mr. Helou is secretary general of the Lebanese National Bloc, a secular and reformist political party. I hadn’t been to Syria in 14 years. After the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, I couldn ...
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Saudi FM says confident of reform under new Lebanon leaders
Saudi Arabia's top diplomat, on his country's first high-level visit to Beirut after years of strained ties, said Thursday ...
Top Saudi diplomat to visit Lebanon for first time in 15 years
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister visits Lebanon on Thursday in the first trip to Beirut by Riyadh's top diplomat in 15 years, ...
Syria orders freeze of bank accounts linked to former regime
Syria's central bank has ordered commercial banks to freeze all accounts tied to people and companies linked to the ousted regime of former President Bashar al-Assad, according to a document seen by ...
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A new year dawns on a Middle East torn by conflict and change
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The ...
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Saudi Arabia's Renewed Optimism and Support for Lebanon's Future
Saudi Arabia is optimistic about Lebanon's future following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Prince Faisal bin Farhan emphasized the significance of proposed reforms in his meeting with ...
France's Macron urges faster Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel on Friday to accelerate its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as a ...
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Human Rights Watch Letter to Lebanese Prime Minister-Designate Nawaf Salam
Lebanon’s new government should prioritize protecting and promoting human rights, accountability, transparency, and the rule of law, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to new prime ...