Syrian President Assad appoints Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali as PM amid civil unrest and economic challenges.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has announced a new government, appointing Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali as prime minister. Key ministries have seen reshuffles, including Bassam al-Sabbagh as foreign minister and Faisal Mekdad, now vice president. Al-Jalali, under EU sanctions since 2014, will lead the government amid ongoing civil unrest and economic challenges in Syria, which has faced significant turmoil since the conflict began in 2011.

September 23, 2024
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