Syria appoints Mohammed al-Bashir as interim prime minister to oversee transition

Mohammed al-Bashir has been appointed as Syria's interim prime minister, following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. He will serve until March 1, 2025, overseeing a transition to a stable government after years of Assad family rule. Al-Bashir, a politician from Idlib, has been governing the rebel-controlled area since January. He announced a cabinet meeting that included representatives from both the rebel factions and the former government to facilitate the transfer of power. As al-Bashir takes office, daily life in Damascus is returning to normal, with banks and shops reopening. However, concerns remain about potential instability and violence in the future, despite the initial calm.