Former PM Hijab could lead Syria’s transition - Media
Photo: Former Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab (Getty Images)
Former Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab is reportedly being considered to head the country’s transitional government. This move would allow the United States to avoid dealing with Mohammed al-Jolani, the military emir of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Le Figaro reports.
According to the outlet, Mohammed al-Jolani is considered a “terrorist” by the United States.
Hijab, on the other hand, led Syria’s government in 2011 at the start of the anti-Assad uprising. He later fled to Jordan, joining the opposition.
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime
In November, major clashes broke out in Syria between HTS Islamist fighters, Syrian National Army forces, and the military of dictator Bashar al-Assad, who Russia and Iran backed. On December 1, the rebels captured Aleppo, followed by Hama.
In an interview with CNN, al-Jolani stated that the rebels’ primary goal was to overthrow Assad’s regime. Meanwhile, the dictator is reportedly in Moscow.
Reuters previously reported that Türkiye was aware of the rebels’ plans to topple Assad’s regime in advance.
