Syrian transitional Prime Minister Mohammad al-Bashir during a visit to Damascus on Dec. 10, 2024. (Credit: Stringer/SANA/AFP)
The government of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was non-violently handed over to Mohammad al-Bashir. The new prime minister, appointed to ensure a smooth transition, was previously in charge of the Salvation Government led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in northwestern Syria. The spokesperson for the Islamist group's Political Affairs Administration, Obeida Arnaout, spoke to L'Orient-Le Jour about the next steps in Syria.“We want a civil state whose culture aligns with Syrian society, a Syria with a clear vision for development, aimed at making the country prosper on all levels. We are determined to take advantage of every experience to move the country forward,” he said.Asked about HTS's political vision for the future and the shape of the future government, he replied that he did not want to anticipate events, emphasizing,...
The government of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was non-violently handed over to Mohammad al-Bashir. The new prime minister, appointed to ensure a smooth transition, was previously in charge of the Salvation Government led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in northwestern Syria. The spokesperson for the Islamist group's Political Affairs Administration, Obeida Arnaout, spoke to L'Orient-Le Jour about the next steps in Syria.“We want a civil state whose culture aligns with Syrian society, a Syria with a clear vision for development, aimed at making the country prosper on all levels. We are determined to take advantage of every experience to move the country forward,” he said.Asked about HTS's political vision for the future and the shape of the future government, he replied that he did not want to anticipate events,...