Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group's rule for 5 years

Syria’s interim president signed a temporary constitution, placing the country under Islamist rule for five years, led by former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. While some welcomed the end of Assad’s regime, religious and ethnic minorities are wary of the new leaders. The constitution balances social security with freedom, as Syria moves towards a political transition that includes drafting a permanent constitution and holding elections.

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