Syria Appoints Al-Sharaa As Interim President, Disbands Armed Factions

In a recent development, Syria’s Military Operations Administration appointed Ahmed al-Sharaa as the interim president. He has been granted the authority to form an interim legislative council, which will remain in place until a permanent constitution is enacted.

Spokesman Hassan Abdel Ghani said al-Sharaa would serve as interim president and represent Syria in international forums. He also stated the immediate dissolution of all military factions and revolutionary political bodies, with their integration into state institutions, Xinhua news agency reported.

Moreover, the announcement came during a “Victory Conference” held in Damascus.

‘We have freed our people from humiliation’, Says Ahmed Al-Sharaa

“We have freed our people from humiliation, now we must devote ourselves to reconstructing and advancing this nation,” al-Sharaa said at the conference. He made this statement about a sweeping offensive by militant groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) late last year that resulted in the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad government.

Furthermore, he outlined objectives including closing governance gaps, merging all armed groups under state control, and restoring Syria’s standing with regional and global partners.

About Syria Interim President Al-Sharaa

For the unversed, Al-Sharaa, 43, has led HTS since 2017 and played a key role in the 2024 opposition offensives that led to the downfall of the Assad regime and the establishment of the Syrian transitional government. He has been the country’s de facto leader since Assad’s ouster.

Interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani emphasized an outward-looking foreign policy focused on Arab collaboration and reducing regional tensions.

“We want Syria to be part of a collective Arab endeavor that promotes economic diversity,” he said, reiterating that the swift removal of sanctions is crucial for the country’s revival.

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