Minister of Interior (Syria)

Minister of the Interior
Arabic: وزير الداخلية
Flag of Syria
Incumbent
Anas Khattab
since 29 March 2025
Ministry of the Interior
Style
Member ofCabinet of Syria National Security Council
AppointerPresident
Term lengthNo fixed term
Formation1920
First holderRashid Tali'a
Websitemoia.gov.sy

The Minister of the Interior (وزير الداخلية) is a cabinet position in the Government of Syria responsible for public security, law enforcement, and internal affairs. The minister heads the Ministry of the Interior, which oversees police forces, civil defense, and border security within the country.[1]

Responsibilities

The Minister of the Interior is tasked with maintaining internal security, coordinating with security agencies, and enforcing laws across Syria. The role has been particularly prominent during periods of political instability, including the Syrian civil war.[2]

History

The position was established in 1920 during the French Mandate for Syria. It has undergone numerous changes reflecting Syria's turbulent political history, including multiple coups and regime changes.[3] Following the fall of the Ba'athist Syria in late 2024, the position was restructured in the transitional government, with Anas Khattab appointed in March 2025.[4]

List of officeholders

No. Name Took office Left office Party
1 Rashid Tali'a 30 September 1918 8 March 1920 N/A
2 Reda Al Solh 9 March 1920 3 May 1920 N/A
Vacant

3 May 1920 – 5 May 1920

2 Reda Al Solh 5 May 1920 25 July 1920 N/A
3 Ata Bey al-Ayyubi 25 July 1920 28 June 1922 N/A
4 Mustafa Nemat 28 June 1922 21 December 1924 N/A
5 Nasri Bakhash 21 December 1924 21 December 1925 N/A
6 Husni al-Barazi 4 May 1926 12 June 1926 N/A
7 Wathiq Moayad al-Azm 12 June 1926 2 December 1926 N/A
8 Raouf Al Ayoubi 2 December 1926 8 February 1928 N/A
9 Said Mahasin 15 February 1928 19 November 1931 N/A
10 Badie Moayad al-Azm 19 November 1931 11 June 1932 N/A (Acting)
11 Haqqi al-Azm 15 June 1932 17 March 1934 N/A
12 Taj al-Din al-Hasani 17 May 1934 23 February 1936 N/A
13 Ata Bey al-Ayyubi 23 February 1936 21 December 1936 N/A
14 Saadallah al-Jabiri 21 December 1936 18 February 1939 N/A
15 Nasuhi al-Bukhari 5 April 1939 8 July 1939 N/A
16 Khalid al-Azm 3 April 1941 12 September 1941 N/A
17 Husni al-Barazi 18 April 1942 8 January 1943 N/A
18 Jamil al-Ulshi 8 January 1943 25 March 1943 N/A
19 Ata Bey al-Ayyubi 25 March 1943 19 August 1943 N/A
20 Lutfi al-Haffar 19 August 1943 14 October 1944 N/A
21 Fares al-Khoury 14 October 1944 14 March 1945 N/A
22 Sabri al-Asali 14 March 1945 23 August 1945 N/A
23 Lutfi al-Haffar 26 August 1945 25 April 1946 N/A
24 Sabri al-Asali 25 April 1946 27 December 1946 N/A
25 Jamil Mardam Bey 28 December 1946 2 October 1947 N/A
26 Muhsin al-Barazi 6 October 1947 19 August 1948 N/A
27 Sabri al-Asali 23 August 1948 2 December 1948 N/A
28 Adel al-Azma 16 December 1948 29 March 1949 N/A
29 Husni al-Za'im 16 April 1949 26 June 1949 N/A
30 Muhsin al-Barazi 26 June 1949 14 August 1949 N/A
31 Rushdi al-Kikhya 14 August 1949 12 December 1949 N/A
32 Ahmad Qanbar 24 December 1949 27 December 1949 N/A
33 Sami Kabbara 27 December 1949 4 June 1950 N/A
34 Rashad Barmada 4 June 1950 27 March 1951 N/A
35 Sami Kabbara 28 March 1951 8 August 1951 N/A
36 Rashad Barmada 9 August 1951 28 November 1951 N/A
37 Ahmad Qanbar 28 November 1951 1 December 1951 N/A
38 Fawzi Selu 9 June 1952 11 July 1953 N/A
39 Nuri al-Aybash 19 July 1953 1 March 1954 N/A
40 Ali Bozo 1 March 1954 19 June 1954 N/A
41 Ismail Quly 19 June 1954 29 October 1954 N/A
42 Ahmad Qanbar 29 October 1954 13 February 1955 N/A
43 Sabri al-Asali 13 February 1955 13 September 1955 N/A
44 Abdul-Hasib Arslan 13 September 1955 14 September 1955 N/A
45 Ali Bozo 14 September 1955 14 June 1956 N/A
46 Ahmad Qanbar 14 June 1956 31 December 1957 N/A
47 Sabri al-Asali 31 December 1956 6 March 1958 N/A
48 Abdel Hamid al-Sarraj 6 March 1958 28 September 1961 N/A
49 Adnan al-Quwatli 29 September 1961 20 November 1961 N/A
50 Abdul-Salam al-Tarmanini 20 November 1961 22 December 1961 N/A
51 Ahmad Qanbar 22 December 1961 27 March 1962 N/A
52 Abdel Halim Qaddur 16 April 1962 17 September 1962 N/A
53 Aziz Abdul Karim 17 September 1962 8 March 1963 N/A
54 Amin al-Hafiz 9 March 1963 4 August 1963 Ba'ath Party
55 Nureddin al-Atassi 4 August 1963 14 May 1964 Ba'ath Party
56 Mohamed Fahmy Achouri 14 May 1964 3 October 1964 N/A
57 Abd al-Karim al-Jundi 3 October 1964 24 December 1964 N/A
58 Mohammed Khair Badawi 24 December 1964 23 September 1965 N/A
59 Mohammed Eid Achaoui 23 September 1965 27 December 1965 N/A
60 Mohamed Fahmy Achouri 1 January 1966 23 February 1966 N/A
61 Mohammed Eid Achaoui 1 March 1966 28 October 1968 N/A
62 Mohammed Rabah Al-Tawil 28 October 1968 21 November 1970 Ba'ath Party
63 Abdul Rahman Khalafawi 21 November 1970 4 March 1971 N/A
64 Ali Zaza 4 March 1971 8 July 1976 Ba'ath Party
65 Adnan Dabbagh 8 July 1976 14 January 1980 Ba'ath Party
66 Nasser al-Din Nasser 14 January 1980 8 April 1985 Ba'ath Party
67 Mohammad Ghobash 8 April 1985 11 January 1987 Ba'ath Party
68 Muhammad Harba 11 January 1987 12 December 2001 Ba'ath Party
69 Ali Hammoud 13 December 2001 7 October 2004 Ba'ath Party
70 Ghazi Kanaan 7 October 2004 12 October 2005 Ba'ath Party
71 Bassam Abdel Majeed 12 February 2006 23 April 2009 Ba'ath Party
72 Said Sammour 23 April 2009 14 April 2011 Ba'ath Party
73 Mohammad al-Shaar 14 April 2011 26 November 2018 Ba'ath Party
74 Mohammad Khaled al-Rahmoun 26 November 2018 8 December 2024 Ba'ath Party
75 Mohammad Abdul Rahman 10 December 2024 19 January 2025 N/A
76 Ali Keda 19 January 2025 29 March 2025 N/A
77 Anas Khattab 29 March 2025 Incumbent Independent

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References

  1. ^ "Syrian Justice Ministry Cancels Nearly 290,000 Legal Pursuits from Former Regime". Enab Baladi. 2025-10-04. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  2. ^ "What to know about Syria's new cabinet and its top ministers". The New Arab. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Interior Minister Meets with Internal Security Command in Daraa". Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). 2025-10-01. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  4. ^ "Syrian president al-Sharaa unveils transitional government". Al Jazeera. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Interior Minister, Shiite Delegation discuss ways to enhance security cooperation". Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). 2025-09-14. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  6. ^ "Syrian president al-Sharaa unveils transitional government". Al Jazeera. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
  7. ^ "What to know about Syria's new cabinet and its top ministers". The New Arab. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
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