Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster: State media
Summary
Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a reshuffle in the government, replacing several officials including his brother as head of the presidential office. This is the first government change since President Bashar al-Assad was ousted and comes amid economic problems and calls for better governance.Key Facts
- Ahmed al-Sharaa is the interim president of Syria and announced government changes.
- Al-Sharaa replaced his brother Maher as head of the presidential office with Abdul Rahman Badreddine al-Aama.
- The reshuffle included new ministers for information, agriculture, and foreign affairs.
- Governors of Homs, Quneitra, and Deir Az Zor provinces were also replaced.
- The changes are the first since President Bashar al-Assad's removal from power.
- Protests and social media campaigns have risen due to worsening economic conditions and poor governance.
- Trials began for former Assad-era officials accused of crimes, including Atef Najib, linked to violent crackdowns during the 2011 uprising.
- Al-Assad and his brother Maher face charges in absentia for crimes like killings, torture, and drug trafficking.
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