Ahmad Tomeh, interim Prime Minister, issued the act No. 15 accepting the resignation of Defense Minister Asaad Mustafa, and assigning his Deputy Maj. Gen. Mohammed Noor Khallouf to conduct the affairs of the ministry until the appointment of a new defense minister by the General Assembly of the Syrian Coalition. The interim government thanks Mustafa for “the efforts he has made during these harsh conditions.” Mohamed Farouk Tayfur, vice president of the Syrian Coalition, said that Mustafa’s resignation came in protest against the international community’s method of managing the Syrian crisis. The resignation is understandable as it strips the allegations of the international community of working carry about a political solution that ends the bloodshed in Syria.” (Source: Syrian Coalition)
Interim Prime Minister Accepts the Resignation of the Defense Minister
Preserving independence and national sovereignty and maintaining the Syrian people's unity within the same Syrian soil is one of the critical pillars of the Syrian Coalition. The Coalition aims to overthrow the Assad regime along with all its symbols and pillars. It also aims to dismantle its security apparatus and hold accountable those involved in crimes against Syrians. In addition, it seeks to achieve a transition to a pluralistic, democratic and civil Syria.
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