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Former al Qaeda chief Abu Mohammed al-Golani led overthrow of Syria's Assad
BEIRUT (Reuters) -As the commander of al Qaeda's franchise in the Syrian civil war, Abu Mohammed al-Golani was a shadowy figure who kept out of the public eye, even when his group became the most powerful faction fighting to topple Bashar al-Assad.
Who is Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani and what are his links to al Qaeda?
Once an extremist who fought US troops in Iraq, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani now preaches pluralism and tolerance. Now poised to play a big role in the future government of Syria, many are wondering if this transformation can be trusted.
Has Syrian rebel leader al-Golani really shaken off his al Qaeda past?
In the not so distant past, Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani sported a long unkempt beard, wore a style of turban favored by jihadis and looked like he was auditioning for the role of a young Osama bin Laden.
Rebel insurgency leader Golani says Syria will not get into another war
The leader of the Syrian opposition forces that stormed into Damascus and sent ousted president Bashar Assad fleeing to Russia said on Tuesday that "the country isn’t ready for another war and will not get into another one.
Who is the leader of Syria's rebels? What to know about Abu Mohammed al-Golani
As a new form of government starts to take shape in Syria, the armed group that led efforts to topple former President Bashar al-Assad will play a significant role. Its head may act as a power broker.
Syria: Rebel Leader Golani Says Syria Will Not Get Into Another War
Israel continues to aerial campaign against Syria. The Israeli military said it conducted more than 350 strikes on strategic military targets in Syria over the past 48 hours. The targets included 15 naval vessels,
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REPORT: Ukraine Sent Drone Operators And Drones To U.S. Designated Terrorist Group
Ukraine reportedly deployed drone operators and drones Tuesday to a group that the U.S. has designated as a terrorist ...
‘It’s too soon to return to Syria – its new rulers were al-Qaeda members just a few years ago’
In the northern Lebanon town of Chekka, Suheil Hamawi received a heartfelt welcome as he returned home Monday after ...
Iran's leader blames US, Israel for Assad's fall, shifts tone toward Syrian groups
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a speech Wednesday that the U.S. and Israel were behind the fall of former President Bashar Assad.
Syria updates: Rebel leader vows to pursue Assad officials 'involved in war crimes'
Follow NBC News for live updates of the latest coverage from Syria where rebels led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has ousted ...
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Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle
The bottom line is that the genie of al-Qaeda is out of the bottle, finally, and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda.
Inside sex slave-owning al-Qaeda splinter group HTS storming across Syria arresting TikTokers in mission to oust Assad
MILITANT Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have stormed across Syria within days in a mission to oust President ...
Former al-Qaeda member al-Golani rebrands as a pluralist amid doubts over Syria’s democratic future
Golani, has evolved from an al-Qaida affiliate leader to a rebranded figure promoting pluralism as Syria’s insurgency topples ...
In first contacts, US officials urge Syrian rebels to support inclusive government
The Biden administration has urged the rebel group that led the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad not to assume ...