Syria's Transitional President Forms New Government After Assad's Overthrow

Ahmed al-Scharaa announces a 22-member cabinet to lead reconstruction and reforms under a transitional constitution, as challenges to legitimacy and stability persist.

Ahmed al-Scharaa, Syria's transitional president, has introduced a 22-member cabinet, replacing the initial transitional administration established after Bashar al-Assad's removal in December 2024.
The new government includes Hind Kabawat, a Christian woman appointed as Minister for Social Affairs and Labor, marking a step toward greater inclusivity under international pressure.
Raed al-Saleh, head of the White Helmets, has been named Minister for Emergency and Disaster Management, signaling a focus on rebuilding and crisis response.
The transitional constitution centralizes executive authority under al-Scharaa while promising reforms, including women's rights, press freedom, and separation of powers, over a five-year roadmap.
The government faces internal unrest, including violence against the Alawite minority, and international skepticism over its Islamist leadership's commitment to inclusivity and human rights.