What We Know About Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s Interim President
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.
An interview with Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s president
A hmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s president, spoke to The Economist on January 31st in Damascus. The conversation has been translated and lightly edited for clarity. You can read our analysis of the interview here.
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday
As president, al-Sharaa has also been authorised to form a temporary legislative council for the transitional phase which will carry out its task until a new constitution is adopt
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa departs Riyadh for Makkah to perform Umrah
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa departed Riyadh on Monday, traveling to Makkah to perform Umrah, accompanied by his official delegation. Upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah,
Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa meets MBS in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit
Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first international visit since the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, state media reported.
Syria's Sharaa meets with Turkey's Erdogan
Syria's new interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Tuesday met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, where they discussed improved security ties and how to respond to Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria.
How will President Ahmed Al-Sharaa shape Syria’s future?
Syria’s new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa navigates transition, regional alliances, and efforts to lift sanctions.
Syria's interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Syria's Interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa visits Turkey for high-level talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting is seen as a significant diplomatic move amid ongoing regional tensions and efforts for cooperation between the two countries.
The New York Times9d
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. By Christina Goldbaum Reporting from Damascus, Syria The ...
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Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa named president for transitional period
Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for a transitional phase and the country’s constitution has been suspended, the Syrian state news agency (SANA) reported.
CNN8d
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Former al Qaeda member Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s president for a transitional period. “We announce the appointment of Commander ...
Dawn8d
Syria’s Ahmed al-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 ...
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Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled Assad, is named Syria's interim president
HOMS, Syria — Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the Syrian rebel group that overthrew Bashar al-Assad's government, was named head of a new interim government, according to the Syrian news agency ...
Democracy Now7d
Rebel Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa Named Interim President of Syria
In Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named as interim president to lead the transition. Sharaa is head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, which led the rebel coalition that toppled Bashar al-Assad ...