Ahmed al-Sharʻa declared interim president of Syria
There has been a change of power in Syria. The head of the interim government administration, Ahmed al-Shar'a, has been declared the country's interim president, SANA news agency reported.
The new government has abrogated the Syrian constitution and announced the dissolution of parliament. It has also announced the dissolution of all security forces and armed formations in the country, replacing them with a new structure to ensure the security of citizens.
"Our priorities in Syria are to fill the power vacuum, maintain civil peace, build state institutions, and create the foundation for the country's economic development," Ahmed al-Shar'a said in his speech.
The new president's powers will remain in place until a new constitution is adopted in Syria. A number of laws passed by former President Bashar Assad have also been repealed.
The new government also declared December 8 a national holiday to mark the victory of the "Great Syrian Revolution." The Baath Party, which had ruled the country for 61 years, was dissolved and banned from operating under any other name.
The new government announced its plans, saying that drafting a new constitution could take several years. It also plans to establish a new electoral system and hold general elections.
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