After President Bashar Al-Assad was removed from power in Syria, the rebels now in control of Damascus appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as the head of the transitional government. This government will stay in power until March 1, according to local media.

A statement from Bashir, shared on state television's Telegram account, said, "The general command has tasked us with running the transitional government until March 1." He was referred to as the "new Syrian prime minister."
Meanwhile, President Assad, who fled to Russia on Sunday and sought asylum in Moscow, has ended his family's 50-year rule in Syria and his own 24 years in power.

After Assad's removal, celebrations filled the streets of Damascus, but chaos also broke out as crowds looted his palace, revealing the lavish lifestyle he had lived.

With the capture of Damascus on December 8, the 13-year-long civil war in Syria ended, marking the fall of over 50 years of brutal rule by the Assad family. Rebel groups, led by Hayat al-Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al-Qaeda affiliate, began fighting government forces in late November, capturing several cities before entering the capital, Damascus, on Sunday.

Many countries, including the United States and France, have called for peace and stability in Syria. India also responded to the recent situation, emphasizing the importance of preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The Ministry of External Affairs stated, "We are monitoring the situation in Syria in light of ongoing developments. We underline the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria. We advocate a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process that respects the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society."