After a prolonged period of repression and civil war in Syria, Abou Mohammed al-Joulani, the Islamist leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has initiated discussions to coordinate a power transition following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. A new interim Prime Minister, Mohammed al-Bachir, has been appointed to stabilize institutions and ensure governmental services. Amidst fears of potential authoritarianism and violence, the future of Syria remains uncertain, with various factions vying for control and the possibility of a fragmented state looming.

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