Exclusive: Syria’s de facto new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for lifting of sanctions
Sharaa, better known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, called for the lifting of international sanctions in an exclusive interview Monday with a group of
Syrian Rebel Leader Calls for Lifting of Sanctions, as al-Assad Defends Exit
Ahmed al-Shara urged nations to remove sanctions from Syria and the terrorism designation from his group so Syria could rebuild. Bashar al-Assad also gave his first account of fleeing to Russia.
Syrian rebels take back areas controlled by Assad's regime
Opposition forces take back areas previously controlled by Assad's regime in the liberated areas of Daraa, in northern Syria, on Tuesday. President Bashar al-Assad of Syria is ousted just over a week ago by jihadist-led rebels.
Russian Forces Reposition in Syria Following Assad's Departure
Assad, Russia has begun a strategic partial withdrawal of its military forces from Syria. While reducing troop numbers and relocating equipment, Russia continues to operate its primary military installations,
Syria’s rebels took Homs back from Assad in a matter of days. Now they have to police it
Bel Trew meets the new police chief in Syria’s third city, tasked with keeping the peace now that forces led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have ousted the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Every city across the country is now facing the same question: who will rule and how?
Assad denies planned departure from Syria in alleged statement
Syria's ousted president Bashar Assad said, in a statement attributed to him on Monday, that he did not plan to leave the country amid rebel advances towards Damascus
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Syrian rebel leader who overthrew
The HTS leader played a pivotal role in the 13-day offensive that toppled Assad’s regime, cementing his place as Syria’s most ...
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Bay Area doctor helps 15-year-old Gazan amputee get medical treatment to learn to walk again
Warning: this story contains graphic details of war. Ahmed Abu Obayda is 15 years old. He lost both his legs when he was struck by a missile launched from an Israeli drone in February, while he ...
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria’s Assad?
Golani, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years ...
How a professor who fled Gaza continues to teach his students in the war-torn region
Professor Ahmed Abu Shaban cannot stop thinking about his students back home in Gaza. Motivated by loyalty to his trapped ...
Who is Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani and what are his links to al Qaeda?
Once an extremist who fought US troops in Iraq, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani now preaches pluralism and tolerance. Now ...
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How Syria’s rebel leader went from radical jihadist to a blazer-wearing ‘revolutionary’
Jolani replaced his jihadist camo attire for a Western-style blazer, established a semi-technocratic government in Idlib and ...
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Islamist rebel leading the Syrian advance?
The 42-year-old Syrian was once a shadowy figure leading an al-Qaeda offshoot. Now he’s stepping into the spotlight.
From Syrian jihadist leader to rebel statesman: How Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani reinvented himself
The HTS chief has evolved from jihadist leader to rebel statesman while fighting to overthrow Bashar al-Assad.
Syria’s Aspiring Leader Promises Reform—in Due Time
Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani positioned himself as a statesman who can unite Syria, in a meeting with foreign ...