Sharaa, promises inclusivity in a nation with a complex sectarian and religious landscape. His leadership faces challenges amid sectarian violence, Islamic governance concerns, and ongoing civil unrest involving minority groups like Alawites,

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree on Wednesday to form the country's national security council, according to a statement by the Syrian president's office. The council will take decisions related to the country's national security and challenges facing the state.

Below are highlights from a Reuters interview with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted on Monday. "Many of the parties that lost in the battle of Syria and benefited from the old state in Syria worked on plans to return to Syria by inciting sectarian strife and conflicts.

Damascus] Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued a decree establishing the National Security Council, appointing himself as its head, as the country grapples with ongoing unrest, armed conflicts,