Syrian Premier Resigns to Run - 21/11/1961

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