Hitto and miss: Syria's opposition PM steps down after fractious spell

Published July 8th, 2013 - 06:05 GMT
Syrian opposition Prime Minister Ghassan Hitto resigned Monday (AFP)
Syrian opposition Prime Minister Ghassan Hitto resigned Monday (AFP)

Syrian opposition Prime Minister Ghassan Hitto has resigned his post, only four months after his appointment, AFP reported. During a turbulent period, Hitto was unable to form a government amid reports of conflict between Islamist and secular factions within the coalition.

"I announce I will not continue in my capacity as prime minister tasked with leading the interim government, though I emphasise I will continue working for the interests of the revolution and towards achieving its objectives," Hitto said in an online statement.

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