Syria experiences first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster

Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has initiated a cabinet reshuffle, replacing his brother Maher as head of the presidential office and appointing Abdul Rahman Badreddine al-Aama in his place. This is the first significant change since the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, with additional appointments including Khaled Zaarour as information minister and new governors in Homs, Quneitra, and Deir Az Zor. The reshuffle follows public criticism over governance and economic conditions, and coincides with ongoing trials of officials linked to the Assad regime.

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