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

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.
The leader behind Syria’s rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Martin Smith, the first Western journalist to interview HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani a few years ago for a Frontline film called "The Jihadist."
Knowledge nugget of the day: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
The political upheaval in Syria has brought Hayat Tahrir al-Sham into the spotlight. What is this group, and what is the history of the Syrian war? Also, go beyond the nugget to know about other groups in the region.
Who are Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, HTS - and what do they want?
Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have swept to power in Syria after a lightning attack over the past few weeks.
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,
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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 ...
CNN Didn't Add Pronouns to Chyron Display of Syrian Rebel Leader's Name
An image circulating online purported to show "He/Him" pronouns on the chyron display after Abu Mohammed al-Golani's name.
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What do Syria’s other rebels want now?
But for years now he has led a group of rebels in southern Syria that shared HTS’s opposition to Mr Assad, though not the group’s Islamism. The commander has spent much of his life fighting the ...
Syria’s New Leaders Balance Huge Struggles Amid Disorder
The rebels who seized control called for foreign help in prosecuting atrocities, while trying to restore order in a fractured country.
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US launches massive strikes on Islamic State as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham deposes Assad regime
The significant US operation against the Islamic State is part of the effort to degrade the terror group and keep it from ...
Fact Check: CNN Didn't Add Pronouns to Chyron Display of Syrian Rebel Leader's Name
An image circulating online purported to show "He/Him" pronouns on the chyron display after Abu Mohammed al-Golani's name.
Syria Live Updates: Revenge and Unease Shadow Effort to Restore Order
The rebel leader who helped oust the Assad regime called on countries to hand over “criminals” who fled Syria. A top Kurdish commander criticized the United States, saying it was risking an ISIS ...
Russia's access to key military bases in Syria hangs in the balance, threatening its role in the region
The downfall of Bashar Assad in Syria is a blow to Russian influence in the Middle East, likely impacting its access to key ...