Tag Archives: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)

U.S. diplomats met Syria’s newly appointed leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Friday, marking the first official contact since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad. This meeting comes amid international concerns over the direction of Syria’s leadership, with many powers seeking assurances that the country’s new authorities will be moderate and inclusive, particularly in regard to the rights of minorities, women, …

Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani reassured religious minorities on Saturday after Islamist-led forces captured significant territory, including key cities, from the Syrian government. His message, conveyed through Telegram, came as the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) continued its swift offensive against President Bashar al-Assad’s forces. Abdel Ghani, a senior commander in the rebel alliance, emphasized that the era of …

As of December 2024, Syrian rebel forces have advanced to within 20 kilometers of Damascus, marking a significant shift in the ongoing civil war. The rebels, including forces from the Syrian National Army (SNA) and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have gained ground after launching a series of successful offensives across various regions. These advances have followed the capture of major …

Syrian insurgents entered the central city of Hama on Thursday, after days of intense fighting with government forces, continuing their week-long offensive that has seen them take control of large parts of Syria. The Syrian army confirmed its withdrawal from Hama, citing a breakthrough by insurgents in the city’s defenses, marking another significant setback for President Bashar al-Assad. The army …