U.S. in Direct Contact With Rebels Who Took Over Syria
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States was communicating directly with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the dominant rebel faction, despite its designation as a terrorist group.
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US confirms it is in 'direct contact' with Syria rebel group
The HTS rebel group, still designated as terrorists in the US, controls Syria after toppling the Assad regime.BBC News - 1h -
US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that led the overthrow of Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign ...ABC News - 2h -
Syria live updates: Blinken says US made direct contact with rebel group HTS
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.ABC News - 4h -
US in direct contact with Islamist rebels who took over Syria
Western and regional leaders seek to deal with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham despite designation as a terrorist groupFinancial Times - 4h -
Blinken confirms U.S. officials have been in contact with Syrian rebel group
Antony Blinken is the first U.S. official to confirm contact between the Biden administration and the rebel coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad from power.CBS News - 6h -
How Syria’s Rebels Took Damascus, Captured on Video
Bashar Al-Assad’s grip over Syria was visible everywhere in the capital. It was all dismantled in less than 24 hours.The New York Times - 4d -
Concerns over Syrian rebels leader who took over Assad regime
There are renewed concerns over Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the rebel leader who led the Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) group that took over Syria and collapsed President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS ...CBS News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.BBC News - 6d
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