Meet Abu Mohammad al-Jolani: The Rebel Leader Behind Damascus' Fall
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Rebel forces led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have captured Damascus, toppling the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a swift 10-day offensive. Assad, who had ruled since 2000, reportedly fled the country as HTS and Turkish-backed militias seized multiple cities with little resistance. HTS, once linked to al-Qaeda, is now led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, who claims the group has shifted focus towards civilian governance. The future governance of Syria under HTS remains uncertain.
- Who are the Syrian rebels that have toppled Assad and taken Damascus? ABC News
- Who Is Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, Leader of Syrian Rebel Offensive? The New York Times
- Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of HTS in Syria? Al Jazeera English
- ‘I went to university with rebel leader Jolani – I wonder if he has really turned his back on jihad’ The Telegraph
- Who are the Syrian rebels who have captured Damascus – explained in 30 seconds The Guardian
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