The interim Syrian president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, attends a reception with the United Nations Security Council delegation at the presidential palace in Damascus, on Dec. 4, 2025. (Credit: Louai Beshara/AFP)
The changes mark Syria’s first cabinet reshuffle since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Saturday launched a sweeping overhaul of the ruling apparatus.Announced by a presidential decree nearly 18 months into the country’s five year transitional period, the appointments included new ministers for information and agriculture, along with new governors for Homs, Quneitra, and Deir ez-Zor. Read more Shaibani says he regards Lebanon as a 'partner,' but cites 'security concerns' over Hezbollah The most striking move saw Maher al-Sharaa, the Syrian ruler’s brother and until now secretary general of the presidency, removed from his post. The announcement came amid reports from several sources that another brother, Hazem al-Sharaa, also left his position as vice president of the Supreme Council...
The changes mark Syria’s first cabinet reshuffle since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Saturday launched a sweeping overhaul of the ruling apparatus.Announced by a presidential decree nearly 18 months into the country’s five year transitional period, the appointments included new ministers for information and agriculture, along with new governors for Homs, Quneitra, and Deir ez-Zor. Read more Shaibani says he regards Lebanon as a 'partner,' but cites 'security concerns' over Hezbollah The most striking move saw Maher al-Sharaa, the Syrian ruler’s brother and until now secretary general of the presidency, removed from his post. The announcement came amid reports from several sources that another brother, Hazem al-Sharaa, also left his position as vice president of the Supreme...
