21/11/1961
Syrian Premier Resigns to Run
Associated Press
DAMASCUS, Syria Nov. 21 (AP) - Dr. Mamoun Kuzbari, Premier of Syria since its breakaway from the United Arab Republic in September, has resigned to stand as a candidate for Parliament in the national elections.
Kuzbari was the sixth Cabinet member to resign in the past few days - five to stand for election and one because of ill health.
Deputy Premier Izzar Nuss was named to head the interim government. The election is Dec 1.
Nuss formed a new 10-man Cabinet including seven of Kuzbari’s Ministers and three newcomers