Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address NYT Par : Christina Goldbaum 30 janvier 2025 à 22:48 President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary. © Bilal Al Hammoud/EPA, via ShutterstockPeople celebrating in the streets of the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Wednesday after rebel leader Ahmed al-Shara was named president.
Who Is Syria’s New Interim President? NYT Par : Euan Ward 30 janvier 2025 à 15:02 The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period. © Abdulaziz Ketaz/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesAhmed al-Shara, center, in Damascus in December. Under his stewardship, Syria’s interim government will now face a delicate political balancing act.
Syria’s Ahmed al-Shara Named as President During Transitional Period NYT Par : Christina Goldbaum 29 janvier 2025 à 23:34 The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period. © Louai Beshara/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesAhmed al-Shara, the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled Bashar al-Assad in Syria, appeared on TV at a Damascus cafe on Wednesday.
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell NYT Par : Paul Sonne 28 janvier 2025 à 15:17 Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news. © Leo Correa/Associated PressRussian armored vehicles driving past Syrian fighters in December near the Khmeimim air base. Russia also has an important naval base in Syria.