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Syria's interim leader Ahmad Al Shara said on Sunday that his administration was working to protect minorities, stressing the importance of coexistence in the multi-ethnic, multi-confessional country after his group removed president Bashar Al Assad.

It is a repetition of his initial promises and comes after protests across the country calling for equal rights and democratic institutions. Still, some minorities are now fleeing the country in fear of retribution.

Syria's new interim government, formed by Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, has appointed two of its key figures to the crucial positions of foreign and defence ministers.

The move has solidified the influence of the rebel group in the country after the collapse of the Assad regime in a sudden offensive two weeks ago.

Asaad Al Shibani was appointed Foreign Minister on Saturday, the state-run Sana news agency reported. He previously led the political department of the rebels' Idlib government. Murhaf Abu Qasra, a senior HTS commander, has been appointed Syrian Defence Minister. He played a significant role in the military campaign that ousted Mr Al Assad this month.

Patients at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza have described to The National harrowing scenes. This past weekend saw another Israeli attack on the centre.

The hospital has been repeatedly attacked in the 14-month conflict, including with ground raids by Israeli troops, leaving it without plumbed-in oxygen supplies and basic necessities.

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Jordan cabinet changes

In

  • Raed Mozafar Abu Al Saoud, Minister of Water and Irrigation
  • Dr Bassam Samir Al Talhouni, Minister of Justice
  • Majd Mohamed Shoueikeh, State Minister of Development of Foundation Performance
  • Azmi Mahmud Mohafaza, Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
  • Falah Abdalla Al Ammoush, Minister of Public Works and Housing
  • Basma Moussa Ishakat, Minister of Social Development
  • Dr Ghazi Monawar Al Zein, Minister of Health
  • Ibrahim Sobhi Alshahahede, Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Environment
  • Dr Mohamed Suleiman Aburamman, Minister of Culture and Minister of Youth

Out

  • Dr Adel Issa Al Tawissi, Minister of High Education and Scientific Research
  • Hala Noaman “Basiso Lattouf”, Minister of Social Development
  • Dr Mahmud Yassin Al Sheyab, Minister of Health
  • Yahya Moussa Kasbi, Minister of Public Works and Housing
  • Nayef Hamidi Al Fayez, Minister of Environment
  • Majd Mohamed Shoueika, Minister of Public Sector Development
  • Khalid Moussa Al Huneifat, Minister of Agriculture
  • Dr Awad Abu Jarad Al Mushakiba, Minister of Justice
  • Mounir Moussa Ouwais, Minister of Water and Agriculture
  • Dr Azmi Mahmud Mohafaza, Minister of Education
  • Mokarram Mustafa Al Kaysi, Minister of Youth
  • Basma Mohamed Al Nousour, Minister of Culture
Updated: December 23, 2024, 6:31 AM

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