Syrian Salvation Government

Syrian Salvation Government
حكومة الإنقاذ السورية
Overview
Established 2 November 2017
State Syria (opposition)
Leader Mohammed al-Sheikh
Appointed by General Syrian Conference
Main organ Cabinet
Ministries 12
Headquarters Idlib, Syria
Website gsc-sy.com
Syrian opposition
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The Syrian Salvation Government is an alternative government of the Syrian Opposition seated within Idlib Governorate, which was formed by the General Syrian Conference in September 2017.[1] The domestic group has appointed Mohammed al-Sheikh as head of the Government with 11 more ministers for Interior, Justice, Endowment, Higher Education, Education, Health, Agriculture, Economy, Social Affairs and Displaced, Housing and Reconstruction and Local Administration and Services. Al-Sheikh, in a press conference held at the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing has also announced the formation of four commissions: Inspection Authority, Prisoners and missing Affairs, Planning and Statistics Authority, and the Union of Trade Unions. The founder of the Free Syrian Army, Col. Riad al-Asaad, was appointed as deputy prime minister for military affairs.

History

Students of the Free Aleppo University in al-Dana protest against the closure of several faculties by the Syrian Salvation Government.

The Syrian General Conference held in Idlib formed a constituent assembly and named a new prime minister, which puts it in a face-to-face challenge with the Syrian Interim Government in opposition-held areas. The conference is a continuation of the Civil Administration Initiative in opposition-controlled areas, held at the end of August 2017 in Idlib and was attended by about 40 people representing academics, organizations, bodies, and military parties.

On 12 December 2017, the Syrian Salvation Government issued a warning that called for the Syrian Interim Government to evacuate their offices from opposition-controlled areas in 72 hours.[2]

On 6 January 2018, the Salvation Government closed several faculties at the Free Aleppo University, based in al-Dana, north of Idlib. This resulted in protests by students of the university against the group.[3]

List of Ministers

Incumbent Office Since Until
Mohammed al-Sheikh Prime Minister of Syrian Salvation Government 2 November 2017[4] Incumbent
Col. Riad al-Asaad Deputy Prime Minister for Military Affairs 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Brigadier Ahmed Nuri Mohammed Dib Ministry of Interior 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Ibrahim Mohamed Shasho Ministry of Justice 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Anas Mohammed Bashir Al-Mousa Ministry of Awqaf, Da'wah and Guidance 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Dr. Juma Al Omar Ministry of Higher Education 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Mohammed Jamal Shahoud The Ministry of Education 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Jarak Ministry of Health 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Fayez Ahmed Al-Khalif Ministry of Agriculture 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Abdul Salam Al Khalaf The Ministry of Economy 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Mohammed Ali Amer Ministry of Social Affairs and Displaced Persons 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Eng. Yasser Ghassan Al Najjar Ministry of Housing and Reconstruction 2 November 2017 Incumbent
Eng. Fadel Abdel Qader Ministry of Local Administration and Services 2 November 2017 Incumbent

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Syrian General Conference Faces the Interim Government in Idlib". Enab Baladi. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "Syrian Salvation Government Gives The Syrian Interim Government 72 Hours To Evacuate Their Offices". Qasioun News Agency. 12 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "So-Called Salvation Government Orders To Shut Several Faculties In Aleppo Free University". Qasioun News Agency. 6 January 2018.
  4. ↑ Syria news Shaam network


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