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Syria's new caretaker PM arrives at Umayyad Mosque for Friday prayers

Published on 13 Dec 2024 8:40:51 PM

Syria's new caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir was greeted by huge crowds as he arrived at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus for Friday prayers.

Al-Bashir announced on Tuesday (Dec 10) he was taking charge of the country with the backing of the former rebels who toppled President Bashar al-Assad.

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Syria's new caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir was greeted by huge crowds as he arrived at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus for Friday prayers.

Al-Bashir announced on Tuesday (Dec 10) he was taking charge of the country with the backing of the former rebels who toppled President Bashar al-Assad.

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