Leader behind Syria’s rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

Time to take Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham off terror lists?
Bloodthirsty terrorists or Syria's best hope? Syrians are divided about the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which led the offensive that resulted in the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad last week.
What we know about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebel group that led the offensive to oust Syria's leader
The organization, which the US designates a terrorist group, has tried to shed that image and appear more moderate to the West.
After Assad, Can Ex-Jihadist Group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham Lead Syria?
Assad Syria, transitioning from insurgency to governance amid challenges of legitimacy, recognition, and internal opposition.
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The Patient Efforts Behind Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s Success in Aleppo
God willing,” the militant told his lieutenants, they would “be able to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Aleppo and Damascus soon.” That militant was Abu
Syrian rebel forces led by Islamist militant group Hayat Tahir al-Sham
Sham, or HTS, has its origins in al-Qaeda and it’s considered a terrorist organization by Canada. Its leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani spoke to a crowd at Ummayad Mosque in Damascus, after Syrian rebels announced that they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
Who Are The Rebel Forces Who Have Toppled Bashar al-Assad's Govt In Syria? Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Explained
After 24 years of rule, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria as the rebel forces takes over the capital city of Damascus. The rebel fighters said they have 'liberated' the capital city, taking control over government institutions and freeing prisoners,
Why Do Some Rebel Governments Last When Others Fall?
Only one made a significant difference: Rebellions that were unified, with just one major group taking power, tended to build ...
Christians in Syria are holding their breath
With the Islamic group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in control, Syria — especially its minorities — lives in paranoia. The ...
Inside Assad's luxury palace, a modernist sanctuary from the Syria he tore apart
NBC News gained exclusive access to the marble atrium and wood-lined library of the deposed president's former-residence.
Man Found in Syria Appears to Be a Missing American
The man told reporters that his name was Travis Timmerman and that he had entered Syria on a religious pilgrimage. He said ...
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UN charts Syria aid course in nation run by terrorists
The de facto authority in Damascus, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, is on a U.N. Security Council list of sanctioned terrorist ...
Russia negotiating with Syria's new government to retain two military bases – Bloomberg, photos
Russia is reportedly nearing an agreement with Syria's new leadership to retain its bases at the naval port of Tartus and the ...
France says it is too early to discuss lifting EU sanctions on Syria
France said on Thursday it was too soon for the European Union to consider lifting sanctions on Syria following the removal ...
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What will the fall of al-Assad mean for Syria’s ancient Christian community?
Many Syrians remain apprehensive about how religious minorities, including Christians, will be treated in a new political ...
Loyal no more: Syrians turn from once-omnipotent Baath party
Maher Semsmieh turned in his rifle on Thursday at an office of Syria's Baath party, more than 60 years after its oppressive ...