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Syria's interim President Sharaa forms national security council
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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
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Reuters/Khalil Ashawi
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.
Reuters
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