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Former PM, Ghazi al-Jalali To supervise State Bodies Until Hand Over
The leader of Syria’s main armed opposition group announced that former Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali will oversee state institutions during the transition of power following the opposition’s declaration of an end to Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule.
On Sunday, opposition forces claimed to have “liberated” the capital, Damascus, in a rapid offensive, stating that al-Assad had fled the city. His current location remains unknown.
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In a statement, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), confirmed that al-Jalali, who was appointed prime minister by al-Assad in September, will continue managing state affairs until a new leadership is established. The statement, signed with al-Julani’s real name, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also prohibited military forces in Damascus from approaching public institutions and banned celebratory gunfire.
Meanwhile, al-Jalali expressed his government’s willingness to transfer power to any leadership chosen by the Syrian people, signaling a commitment to a peaceful transition.
“I am not leaving and I don’t intend to leave. I expect in a peaceful manner to guarantee the continuity of the public authorities and the institutions and the state apparatus and to guarantee the safety and security for all citizens,” he said in a video statement.
“And we are extending our hands even to the opposition, who extended their hands and gave assurances they will not cause any harm to any citizens who belong to this Syria of ours.”
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In an interview with Al Arabiya, former Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali revealed ongoing discussions with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani about managing the transitional period in Syria. Al-Jalali emphasized the importance of holding free elections to shape the country’s future.
Al-Jalali also disclosed that he lost contact with President Bashar al-Assad and the defence minister on Saturday night and has no knowledge of their current whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Syrian Communications Minister Eyad al-Khatib confirmed in a separate interview with Al Arabiya that he had been in contact with an HTS representative overseeing telecommunications. The two parties agreed to maintain the functionality of telecom and internet services during the transitional period.
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