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Syria begins transfer of power, Assad's prime minister hands reins to rebel leaders

Syria begins transfer of power, Assad's prime minister hands reins to rebel leaders
Syria begins transfer of power, Assad's prime minister hands reins to rebel leaders

2024-12-10 16:00:06 - From: France 24


Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Islamist leader who headed the offensive that forced Assad out, has begun talks on a transfer of power and vowed to pursue former senior government officials responsible for torture and war crimes. Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's prime minister said he had agreed to hand power to the rebel-led Salvation Government. Story by Carys Garland.