Syria's new minister promises free press in a country ranked second-last in press freedom.

Syria's new Information Minister, Mohamed al-Omar, has promised to establish a free press and freedom of expression, marking a shift from the strict media control under the Assad regime. Al-Omar, part of the interim administration installed by the rebel coalition HTS, aims to rebuild a media landscape that is free, objective, and professional. This pledge comes after Syria was ranked second-last on the 2024 World Press Freedom Index.

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