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| == Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
| Abu Qasra holds a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering. Before the outbreak of the ], he worked in his field of study. With the escalation of the conflict, he utilized his engineering expertise to support the armed opposition.<ref name="SkyNews"/> | Abu Qasra holds a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering. Before the outbreak of the ], he worked in his field of study. With the escalation of the conflict, he utilized his engineering expertise to support the armed opposition.<ref name="SkyNews"/> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| Abu Qasra emerged as a prominent figure in the military efforts of the opposition forces. He served as a military capabilities engineer, organizing and leading operations in opposition-held areas. Over the years, he gained recognition for his role in coordinating and executing key military strategies. | Abu Qasra emerged as a prominent figure in the military efforts of the opposition forces. He served as a military capabilities engineer, organizing and leading operations in opposition-held areas. Over the years, he gained recognition for his role in coordinating and executing key military strategies. | ||
| On 21 December 2024, Abu Qasra was appointed Minister of Defense by the transitional leadership, with the announcement made by ], the General Commander of the Military |
On 21 December 2024, Abu Qasra was appointed Minister of Defense by the transitional leadership, with the announcement made by ], the General Commander of the ]. The appointment came with significant talks to merge all opposition factions into a single institution under the Ministry of Defense, marking a turning point in efforts to unify military operations in ] Syria.<ref name="SkyNews"/> | ||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 21 December 2024
| Murhaf Abu Qasra | |
|---|---|
| مرهف أبو قصرة | |
| Minister of Defense | |
| Transitional | |
| Assumed office 21 December 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Mohammed al-Bashir |
| Preceded by | Ali Mahmoud Abbas |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Politician, Engineer |
Murhaf Abu Qasra (Arabic: مرهف أبو قصرة) is a Syrian politician and military engineer who is serving as the Minister of Defense in the Syrian Transitional Government since 21 December 2024. His appointment comes as part of a broader effort to institutionalize and unify the military forces of the Syrian opposition.
Early life and education
Abu Qasra holds a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering. Before the outbreak of the Syrian civil war, he worked in his field of study. With the escalation of the conflict, he utilized his engineering expertise to support the armed opposition.
Career
Abu Qasra emerged as a prominent figure in the military efforts of the opposition forces. He served as a military capabilities engineer, organizing and leading operations in opposition-held areas. Over the years, he gained recognition for his role in coordinating and executing key military strategies.
On 21 December 2024, Abu Qasra was appointed Minister of Defense by the transitional leadership, with the announcement made by Ahmad al-Sharaa, the General Commander of the Military Operations Command. The appointment came with significant talks to merge all opposition factions into a single institution under the Ministry of Defense, marking a turning point in efforts to unify military operations in post-Assad Syria.
See also
References
- ^ "Al-Jolani Appoints Abu Qasra as Minister of Defense and Discusses Merging Factions". Sky News Arabia (in Arabic). 21 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.