Syrian rebels now in control of Damascus have appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as the head of a transitional government, according to state media. The new government will remain in place until March 1, marking a significant shift in Syria’s political landscape following recent developments.
On Sunday, the rebels—led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—executed a swift and unexpected offensive, capturing Damascus and forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country. This major development signaled the end of Assad’s rule after years of civil war.
The transitional government will be overseen by Mohammed al-Bashir, who previously served as the head of the rebels’ Salvation Government in northwest Syria and as its development minister. A statement shared on state television’s Telegram account quoted Bashir as saying, “The general command has tasked us with running the transitional government until March 1.”
The Salvation Government was established in 2017 to provide administrative, judicial, and security assistance to residents in rebel-controlled areas. Based in Idlib, it has since expanded efforts into Aleppo, the first major city to fall from government control during the recent rebel offensive.
Bashir’s new role marks a strategic step as Syrian rebels transition into governing key urban centers after decades of conflict. His leadership will involve navigating the complexities of governance in a nation deeply divided by war.
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