Syria has adopted a temporary constitution that emphasizes Islamic law and grants extensive powers to interim president Ahmed al-Shara. Signed after the dissolution of the previous constitution under Bashar al-Assad, this declaration promises to promote freedoms of expression, publication, and press. It also aims to protect women's rights during a five-year transitional period leading to new elections. However, skeptics among diverse ethnic and religious groups question al-Shara's commitment to an inclusive government due to his ties with an Islamist extremist faction. The temporary framework gives the president the authority to declare emergencies and appoint legislative members.
Syria's new temporary constitution concentrates power in the hands of interim president Ahmed al-Shara and retains Islamic law as the legal system's foundation.
The declaration promises freedom of expression and safeguards for women's rights, marking a potential shift from the authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad.
Despite the constitutional promises, there is skepticism from various ethnic and religious groups about the inclusive government due to al-Shara's extremist past.
The interim president has significant authority, including the power to declare a state of emergency and appoint a portion of the future legislature.
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