The Husni al-Barazi government was the twenty-sixth government in the history of modern Syria and the eleventh administration of the First Syrian Republic. Formed on 17 April 1942, it was the second government to serve under the presidency of Taj al-Din al-Hasani.
The government was generally regarded as pro-British in orientation, particularly under the leadership of Prime Minister Husni al-Barazi. Although relations between the prime minister and President Taj al-Din al-Hasani deteriorated significantly during its tenure, the cabinet remained in office for approximately three months despite the political rupture between the two men. The government ultimately fell after President al-Hasani secured British support for its dismissal. The cabinet was notable for including Munir al-Ajlani, the president's son-in-law, as a minister—the first known instance in modern Syrian history of a president's relative serving in the cabinet. Six ministers retained the portfolios they had held in the preceding government, reflecting a significant degree of continuity in the administration.
Composition
See also Council of Ministers (Syria) List of Syrian governments Government ministries of Syria List of prime ministers of Syria
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