Ahmed al-Shara, Syrian Rebel Leader, Says Syria Tired of Wars

In an interview, Ahmed al-Shara shed his green fatigues and sought to leave his militant past behind to talk of rebuilding the state.

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Syria is not interested in conflict with Israel, rebel leader suggests

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani says new rulers must not get distracted from task of rebuilding
Financial Times - 1d
Blinken confirms direct contact with Syria’s rebel leaders

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that the U.S. has made direct contact with Syria’s Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebels, as they transition from a militant insurgency toward a ...
NBC News - 1d
No pardons for prison torturers, says Syrian rebel leader

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says HTS group will ask countries to hand over Assad regime officials who flee. The Islamist rebel commander responsible for the downfall of the Syrian president Bashar ...
The Guardian - 5d
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of Syrian rebels who toppled Assad

Designated by the U.S. as a terrorist and with a $10 million bounty on his head, Abu Mohammed al-Golani has emerged as the leading figure in Syria’s liberation from the decades-long oppressive ...
The Hill - Dec. 9
Who Is the Leader of Syria’s Rebel Offensive?

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani spearheaded a lightning assault that led to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
The New York Times - Dec. 9
Syria live: ‘The future is ours’ says Syrian rebel leader after Assad flees – latest updates

Reports from Kremlin source that Russia grants Assad and family asylum; Israeli airstrike on security complex, say regional security sources. We have some more comments from Turkey’s foreign ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Syrian rebel leader who overthrew the Assad regime

The offensive by his Islamist group has marked a turning point in the country’s bloody 13-year civil war
Financial Times - Dec. 8
Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus and claim to have captured capital – live updates

Rebels say Damascus is ‘free’ of the ‘tyrant’ Bashar al-Assad after lightning advance across the country. Full report: Rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8
Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus

Celebrations on streets of Syrian cities as as Assad regime appears to have fallen. Live updates: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Damascus ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8