Syria’s transitional PM urges stability after Assad’s fall
Syria’s new transitional prime minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, has called for the nation to “enjoy stability and calm” following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Bashir, a former leader in the rebel-held northwest, was appointed by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allies to lead a transitional government until March 2025.
In a televised statement to Al Jazeera, Bashir emphasised the importance of rebuilding governance structures. On Tuesday, he chaired a meeting in Damascus with members of his government and representatives from Assad’s former administration to discuss the transfer of power.
Calls for action as Syria faces uncertainty
The UN envoy for Syria has urged the new government to translate promises into concrete actions to ensure peace and inclusivity. Meanwhile, the US stated it would recognise and support a Syrian government if it emerges from a credible process that safeguards minority rights.
The Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 after Assad violently suppressed pro-democracy protests, has resulted in over 500,000 deaths and displaced 12 million people. Bashir, previously known primarily in HTS-controlled areas of Idlib and Aleppo, now faces the enormous challenge of steering the country toward reconciliation and recovery.
