stability and peace to a country that has endured more than a decade of war.

Syria’s new transitional government was officially sworn in on Saturday, nearly four months after the ousting of the Assad family, as the new authorities in Damascus work to restore stability to the war-ravaged nation.

The 23-member cabinet, which reflects a mix of religious and ethnic backgrounds, is the first government formed in the country’s five-year transitional phase, replacing the interim government set up immediately following Bashar al-Assad's removal from power in December.

Notably, the cabinet lacks a prime minister, instead, under the temporary constitution endorsed by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa earlier this month, a secretary general will lead the government.

Announced just before Eid-al-Fitr — the celebration that concludes the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which begins in Syria on Monday — the new government features several fresh faces, apart from the ministers of foreign affairs and defence who maintained their posts. Anas Khattab, the new Interior Minister, previously headed the intelligence department. (Euronews/AP)