Salem al-Meslet (Arabic: سالم المسلط, born 1959) is a Syrian politician who was the President of the Syrian Interim Government (SIG) and President of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces.

Salem al-Meslet
President of the National Coalition for Opposition and Revolutionary Forces of Syria
In office
12 July 2021 – 12 September 2023
Prime MinisterAbdurrahman Mustafa
Preceded byNaser al-Hariri
Succeeded byHadi al-Bahra
Personal details
Born1959 (age 64–65)
Hasaka, Syria
Political partySyrian Council of Tribes and Clans

Early life

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Salem al-Meslet was born in Hasaka, Syria in 1959.[1]

Political history

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On 12 July 2021, Meslet was elected as President of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces and the Syrian Interim Government, replacing Naser al-Hariri in both positions. He later lost his position as President of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces with Hadi al-Bahra replacing him.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Salem al-Meslet Elected Head of the Opposition Coalition". The Syrian Observer. July 14, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "Presidential Committee". 3 October 2019.