Syrian opposition names Mohammed al-Bashir head of transitional govt
"The general command has tasked us with running the transitional government until March 1," said a statement attributed to Bashir on state television's Telegram account, referring to him as "the new Syrian prime minister".
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- Published Date: 05:27 | 10 December 2024
- Modified Date: 05:31 | 10 December 2024
The Syrian opposition now in power in Damascus has appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as head of a transitional government that will be in place until March 1, state media said Tuesday.
"The general command has tasked us with running the transitional government until March 1," said a statement attributed to Bashir on state television's Telegram account, referring to him as "the new Syrian prime minister".
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