Syria interim president names new government dominated by allies

Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria announced a new transitional government dominated by close allies, including one woman, after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. The new leaders aim to reunite and rebuild Syria, with key positions held by Sharaa’s associates and veteran opposition figure Hind Kabawat appointed as social affairs minister. The government, led by Sharaa since January, has signed a constitutional declaration for a five-year transitional period, raising concerns about power concentration and minority protections.

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