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From Syrian jihadist leader to rebel statesman: How Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani reinvented himself
Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani has dropped that nom de guerre associated with his jihadist past, and been using his real name, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in official communiques issued since ...
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Syria’s Aspiring Leader Promises Reform—in Due Time
DAMASCUS, Syria—Islamist rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani swapped out his military fatigues for a suit on Monday, positioning himself as a statesman who can unite Syria and responsibly ...
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Five Things to Know About Rebel Leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani
1. Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani is the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, one of the largest rebel groups mounting the offensive against the Assad regime. 2. He broke with Islamic State in 2012 and cut ...
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How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo
Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani boarded a bus in Damascus in March 2003, heading across the desert to Baghdad with fellow volunteers eager to repel the looming American invasion of Iraq. When he returned ...
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Syria’s New Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
So far, the U.S.-designated terrorist has shed the nomme de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, which drew the world’s attention, and swapped combat fatigues for a suit. Sharaa fought with al Qaeda ...
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A technocrat in turbulence: Syria’s Prime Minister Mohammad Al Jalali looks to help country move on from Assad
formerly known by the nom de guerre Abu Mohammed Al Jawlani to discuss managing the transitional period, marking a significant development in efforts to shape Syria's political future. Mr Al ...
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Rebel Leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani Delivers Address
Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, who heads an Islamist force called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, accused deposed President Bashar al-Assad of sowing division in the country during his 24-year rule.
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Assad's allies play role in 'surge in disinformation' against new administration
Mr Al Shara, formerly known by the nom de guerre Abu Mohammed Al Jawlani, has repeatedly pledged an inclusive transition that would respect the rights of minorities. One team of Syrians is working ...
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After Ousting Assad, Syrian Rebels Rush to Impose Order in Damascus
Bashir met with HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani as well as the prime minister of the ousted regime, who for now is working with the group on a transition. On Tuesday, the Syrian state news ...
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Who Are the Syrian Rebels and Their Backers?
Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, the leader of the group, has turned it into a disciplined fighting force, with an ideology that blends Islamism and nationalism. Turkey has historically backed the ...
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What Happens Next in Syria?
“The future is ours,” Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani told a crowd in Damascus. What that future holds for Syria is less clear. Here’s what to know. An array of forces opposed to Assad joined the ...