Who's been funding the HTS rebels now in control of Syria?
Sham, or HTS, made a lightning assault across Syria. Where did the rebels get the cash, weapons and training that made their takeover possible?
Syria's rebel leaders say they've broken with their jihadist past - can they be trusted?
Last week, while touring Damascus, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani) was approached by a young woman who asked for a photo with him. He gently requested that she cover her hair before taking the picture.
Syria’s New Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says state to control all weapons
Sharaa, is rebuilding his government following the fall of the Assad regime.At a meeting with the Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, he vowed that all weapons in the territory would be brought under government control.
Syria’s al-Sharaa begins building new administration
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa has set the tone for the country’s new administration stressing unity and building a single army.
Weapons Chaos Ends: Syria's New Leader Vows State Control
Syria’s new leader announced on Sunday that all weapons in the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, will soon come under state control. This declaration came two weeks after Islamist factions seized control of Damascus,
Life in Idlib hints at what Syria can expect from rebel rule
But there were complaints of what was seen as heavy-handed rule by the authorities. When we visited earlier this week, ...
Can Syria’s Islamist rebels govern the country? Their rule in Idlib offers clues
How the rebels governed Idlib offers insight into how they might rule Syria. Experts and residents of Idlib describe their ...
Cafes Can’t Play Music, but the Water Taps Work: Life Under Syria’s Rebels
The Islamists who now lead Syria have ruled the city of Idlib for years. Residents say they imposed some strict laws, but ...
He toppled a dictator and traded fatigues for suits — Syria's new leader tries to reassure the U.S.
Will he walk the walk and not just talk the talk? And if he doesn’t win in the elections, will he peacefully stand aside for ...
Islamist group running Syria has mixed record over governance in province, ruled with 'iron fist'
Sham, which toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad, governed Syria's Idlib province with a mix of repression and pragmatism.
How Syria’s rebels overcame years of a bloody stalemate to topple Assad
The Syrian regime’s collapse came more quickly than the rebels had dreamed — the circumstances were both serendipitous and ...
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Turkish Red Crescent president visits Idlib bakery, logistics center in Syria
The Turkish Red Crescent president visited on Sunday the organization's bakery and logistics center in Syria’s Idlib, a day ...
How Will the Rebels Rule Syria? Their Past Offers Clues.
The Islamist rebels who ousted Syria’s dictator ran a pragmatic and disciplined administration in the territory they ...
One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad.
Syria's new rulers name HTS commander as defence minister
Syria's new rulers have appointed Murhaf Abu Qasra, a leading figure in the insurgency which toppled Bashar al-Assad, as ...