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HTS Appoints New Foreign Minister: Will Syria be Democratic or Follow Strict Islamic Rule Post Assad

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HTS Appoints New Foreign Minister: Will Syria be Democratic or Follow Strict Islamic Rule Post Assad

HTS Appoints New Foreign Minister: Will Syria be Democratic or Follow Strict Islamic Rule Post Assad

Syria’s new leadership has appointed Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, marking a crucial step in rebuilding international relations after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

Led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, the government promises reconstruction and stability, but questions remain: Will HTS, formerly linked to al Qaeda, move toward democracy or enforce strict Islamic rule?

As the world watches, Syria’s future hangs in the balance.

#Syria #HTS #BasharAlAssad #MiddleEast #IslamicRule #Democracy #SyriaRebels #ForeignMinister #AhmedAlSharaa #Geopolitics ~HT.318~PR.274~GR.344~


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