Syria’s interim president has signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase
In March 2025, Syria's interim president, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, signed a temporary constitution establishing Islamist rule for five years following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The constitution maintains Islamic law as a main source of jurisprudence and stipulates the head of state must be Muslim but includes provisions for freedom of expression. A new committee will draft a permanent constitution, but concerns remain about inclusivity and the US and Europe are hesitant to lift sanctions.
