Syria, constitutional declaration

Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase.
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday hailed the start of a "new history" for his country, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying out rights for women and freedom of expression.
Syrian leader signs constitution putting the country under Islamist group’s rule for five years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule while promising to protect the rights of all Syrians for five years during a transitional phase.
Syria keeps role for Islamic law in 5-year transition
Syria kept a central role for Islamic law in a constitutional declaration issued on Thursday which guarantees women's rights and freedom of expression during a five-year transitional period, according to a summary read on TV.
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed the start of a "new history" for his country on Thursday, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying o
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