Syria’s new transitional government has been sworn in nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back stability to the war-ton country.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers in a broadened cabinet seen as a key milestone in the transition from decades of Assad family rule and to improving Syria's ties with the West.

Syria's new government was sworn in, marking a major step since Bashar al-Assad's removal. The 23-member cabinet, without a prime minister, includes diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds. Economic troubles and security concerns remain significant challenges.