Syria, Islam and constitutional declaration

Syrian interim president signs constitutional declaration based on Islamic law
Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a constitutional declaration stating that the transitional period to a new government will take five years.
Syria's Al Sharaa signs temporary Constitution that enforces Islamist rule in the country for 5 years
The new constitution says Islam is the religion of the country’s president, the same as the previous constitution. The document also believes Islamic jurisprudence is “the main source of legislation” rather than “a main source”,
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase.
Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.
Syria keeps role for Islamic law in 5-year transition
Syria kept a central role for Islamic law in a constitutional declaration issued on Thursday which guarantees women's rights and freedom of expression during a five-year transitional period, according to a summary read on TV.
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed the start of a "new history" for his country on Thursday, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying o
Syrian leader signs constitution putting Islamist group in charge for 5 years
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