Syria has established a new 23-member transitional Cabinet, sworn in by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, replacing the former caretaker authorities after Bashar Assad's ousting. This Cabinet is dominated by al-Sharaa allies yet also represents Syria’s diverse demographic with one woman minister and a mix of ethnicities. The formation of this government is a pivotal step towards rebuilding the nation and responding to international calls for greater inclusivity, especially following recent violence against Alawite civilians, highlighting the urgent need for a unified approach in the aftermath of a 14-year civil war.
"The formation of a new government today is a declaration of our joint will to build a new state," al-Sharaa said in a speech at the presidential palace as the ministers were sworn in.
Syria's Islamist-led authorities have been under international pressure to form a government that is more inclusive of the country's diverse ethnic and religious communities.
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