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,

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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,