Powerful Syrian faction brings its administration to Damascus
New Prime Minister says, will govern until March, not clear what happens then
Diplomats cite concern over inclusiveness of process
UN Resolution calls for new constitution, elections
Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa's Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is stamping its authority on Syria's state with the same lightning speed that it seized the country - raising concerns over how inclusive Damascus' new rulers intend to be 1. deploying police 2. installing an interim government 3. and meeting foreign envoys
However the way HTS has gone about shaping the new interim government - by bringing senior administrators from Idlib - has caused concern for some
Zakaria Malahifji, secretary general of the Syrian National Movement who once served as political advisor to rebels in Aleppo, said
Quote
"the lack of consultation in forming an interim government was a misstep"
Quote
"You are bringing (ministers) from one colour, there should be participation of others"
"Syrian society is diverse in terms of cultures, ethnicities, so frankly this is concerning"
