Syria, constitutional declaration

Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase.
Syria's leader paves way for post-Assad era with signing of charter
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed a constitutional declaration on Thursday that establishes a political transition period of five years. Al-Sharaa said he hoped it would mark "a new history" for the war-scarred country.
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday hailed the start of a “new history” for his country, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying out rights for women and freedom of expression.
Syria’s al-Sharaa signs temporary constitution
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a temporary constitution that will be in force for a five-year transitional period, three months after his forces led a lightning offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Hundreds killed in Syria as new leader says Assad-era splits are prompting fresh violence
The violence that has killed hundreds across Syria reached Damascus and Aleppo on Monday, after Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
Syrian leader signs constitution putting Islamist group in charge for 5 years
Religious and ethnic minorities, as well as the US and Europe, are wary about freedom of expression protections
Syria's interim president signs constitutional declaration
Syria's interim President Ahmad Al Shara on Thursday signed the country's constitutional declaration, which will be enforced throughout a five-year transitional period. Mr Al Shara said he hoped the constitutional declaration would mark the start of "a new history for Syria,

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