Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker PM as Syria faces uncertain transition
Mohamed al-Bashir has been named caretaker Prime Minister of Syria's transitional government until March 1, 2025. Known for leading the rebel-led Salvation Government, al-Bashir assumes the role following a dramatic 12-day rebel offensive that resulted in the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad.
The rapid fall of Assad's regime has left Syrians, regional neighbors, and global powers uneasy about the future. Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, pledged accountability for crimes committed by the previous administration. "We will not hesitate to hold accountable the criminals, murderers, and officials responsible for torturing the Syrian people," he declared in a statement on Telegram.
Iran, a key ally of the Assad regime, announced it had evacuated 4,000 of its citizens from Syria following the regime's collapse. Meanwhile, tensions escalated as the Israeli military seized control of a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria, established under a 1974 ceasefire agreement. Israel stated the move was temporary and aimed at securing its border.The incursion drew sharp condemnation from several countries, adding to the growing complexity of Syria's transitional phase.
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“Goli maro…” slogan raised as ABVP-linked group disrupts play at University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A group allegedly linked to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) disrupted a theatre performance at the University of Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The group is also accused of vandalising property and assaulting students.
Slogans such as “Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maro…” were raised during the incident, according to eyewitnesses.
According to the Observer Post, the disruption happened as Mahesh Elkunchwar's play Holi was being staged at the Department of Theatre Arts' GB Hall. The group reportedly objected to certain portions of the play, claiming that some phrases hurt religious sentiments.
According to accounts from those present, the situation escalated when individuals forced their way into the venue after damaging fixtures and breaking glass panels outside the auditorium. Students attempting to intervene were reportedly assaulted, and a guest faculty member was allegedly threatened.
Several students sustained injuries and were provided initial treatment at the campus health centre before being shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police later arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and escorted those inside the hall to safety. Witnesses said tensions remained high, with some members of the group continuing to raise slogans during the evacuation.
