What Syria’s New Temporary Constitution Says
The declaration, signed by interim president Ahmed al-Shara, guarantees individual freedoms but gives Mr. al-Shara abundant power and keeps Islamic law as its legal foundation.
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Syria's new leader signs constitution to keep his Islamist group in power for five years
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Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
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Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group's rule for 5 years
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