Rebel Leader Who Overthrew al-Assad Is Declared Syria’s President
The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period.
Leader of rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad is named country’s interim president
The leader of the former rebel group that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad has been named the country’s interim president, following a meeting of the former insurgent factions.
Syrian Rebels Name New President and Dissolve Constitution
The Syrian rebel group that ousted Bashar al-Assad last month dissolved parliament, dismantled the country’s armed apparatus and appointed its de facto leader the country’s new president, a series of moves meant to clear the way for a political transition,
Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa named transitional president
Sharaa, the leader of the main rebel group who led the overthrow of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, has been named Syria's transitional president, the country's military command announced on Jan. 29.
Leader of rebels who toppled Syria's Assad is named country's interim president
Former rebels now controlling Syria name an interim president and throw out the constitution adopted under Assad, saying a new one will be drafted soon.
Leader of Syrian rebels who toppled Assad named interim president
The new Syrian government also said that the armed groups which ousted the regime in December have been dissolved.
Ahmed al-Sharaa declares himself president of Syria
The commander appointed Mr Sharaa interim president, dissolved Mr Assad’s Baath Party, and announced the formation of a legislative council that will govern Syria until a new constitution can be agreed.
Former rebel leader is Syria’s new interim president
A former rebel leader who helped defeat Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last month was named interim president of the country Wednesday. Commanders of military factions that toppled the former regime named Ahmed al-Sharaa,
Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on power less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad.
Ahmad Al-Sharaa named Syria’s new interim president
Ahmad Al-Sharaa is a former Al Qaeda member who has since disavowed the terrorist group. He is suspending the Assad-era constitution while a replacement for it is written.
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