Syria opposition PM Ghassan Hitto resigns citing inability to form interim govt

Syria's opposition prime minister has resigned from the post, citing his inability to form an interim government.

Hitto said he was standing down as prime minister after being unable to form an administration.

He added that he would continue working for the interests of the revolution and towards achieving its objectives.

According to the BBC, in March, Hitto was tasked by the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces with forming an interim government to administer so-called liberated zones, coordinating the provision basic services and supplies.

Ahmed Jarba was named leader of the main opposition alliance on Saturday as Saudi-backed candidates defeated those allied with Qatar in several elections, the report said.

Jarba is an influential tribal figure with close links to Saudi Arabia.