Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Know About Abu Mohammed al-Golani: From Al-Qaida Ties to Leading Syrian Rebellion

09 Dec 2024

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has worked for years to distance himself from his extremist past. He now presents himself as a more moderate figure, focusing on state-building and pluralism. Known for his role in Syria's civil war, al-Golani has transitioned from being a jihadist linked...

Bashar Al-Assad’s Whereabouts Uncertain As Rebel Forces Declare Victory Over Syria

08 Dec 2024

After Syrian rebel capture Damascus, Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad is reported to have left the country after losing significant territory to a swift offensive by the Islamist-led rebel coalition, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). As per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Assad departed via Damascus International Airport, shortly before security...

Russia Alleges Ukraine Aids Syrian Rebels, Fuels Tensions

04 Dec 2024

Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, has accused Ukraine’s intelligence services of aiding rebel groups fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government. During a Security Council meeting, Nebenzia alleged that Ukrainian support included supplying weapons and training fighters associated with the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Key...

Who Is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, The Group Now Holding Aleppo?

03 Dec 2024

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a prominent Syrian rebel group, recently seized control of Aleppo in a surprise offensive. Once linked to Al-Qaeda, HTS has rebranded itself as a domestic insurgent group, but its past continues to haunt its efforts to gain legitimacy on the global stage. History and Ideological Shift...