Jolani says rebel factions of HTS to be ‘disbanded’
Jolani says rebel factions of HTS to be ‘disbanded’

The leader of HTSsaid Monday that rebel factions in war-torn Syria would be disbanded and their fighters placed under the defense ministry, and called for sanctions to be lifted so refugees can return, reports AFP. Syrian presidentAssadwas toppled by a lightning 11-day rebel offensive...

US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebels
US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebels

The state secretary of the US Antony Blinken has said the United States officials has made direct contact with HTS rebels who now control Syria after toppling the Assad regime, reports BBC. This was the first time US contacted with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which US itself defines as a terrorist...

Who is Al Julani? The pragmatic Syrian rebel who toppled Assad
Who is Al Julani? The pragmatic Syrian rebel who toppled Assad

Abu Mohammed Al Julani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has emerged as a central figure in Syrias political upheaval, steering an alliance of rebels that claims to have ended President Bashar Al Assads decades-long rule and the Baath Partys dominance. Once deeply rooted in extremist...

Syrian troops withdrawn as rebels advance
Syrian troops withdrawn as rebels advance

Syrian government has withdrawn the troops Aleppo city following an offensive by rebels opposed to the rule of President Bashar al-Assad, reports BBC. The Syrian army acknowledged that the rebels had entered large parts of the city, but vowed to stage a counterattack. The offensive marks the...