Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled Assad, is named Syria's interim president

Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Syrian rebel group that ousted Bashar al-Assad’s government, has been appointed head of a new interim government, with duties of the country’s president. The old constitution, parliament, and political parties affiliated with the former regime have been dissolved. Sharaa, already the de facto leader, will form a temporary legislative council until a new constitution is approved, sparking celebrations in Damascus and Homs.

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