Assad’s PM Agrees to Hand Over Power to Rebel Government

In a significant development, the Prime Minister of Syria, Hassan Makhlouf, has agreed to hand over power to the rebel ‘Salvation government’. This move comes as part of ongoing negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition forces. The Salvation government is one of several rebel groups operating in Syria.

According to reports, the agreement was reached after months of intense diplomacy. Details of the deal are not yet publicly available, but it is believed to address key issues such as governance and security. The outcome of these talks has significant implications for the ongoing Syrian conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives since 2011.

Further updates on this developing story will be provided as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-live-damascus-woke-up-its-first-full-post-assad-day-half-century-2024-12-09