Damascus, Jan. 30 -- Syria's Military Operations Administration announced on Wednesday the appointment of Ahmed al-Sharaa as president during the transitional period, granting him authority to establish an interim legislative council until a permanent constitution is ratified.

Spokesman Hassan Abdel Ghani said al-Sharaa would serve as interim president and represent Syria in international forums. He also announced the immediate dissolution of all military factions and revolutionary political bodies, with their integration into state institutions.

The announcement came during a "Victory Conference" held in Damascus.

"We have freed our people from humiliation -- now we must devote ourselves to reconstructing and advancing this nation," ...