What’s Happening In Syria With Anti-Assad Offensive?
Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group leading the anti-Assad offensive, and what are their ties to Al Qaeda or other outside forces? “They [Hayat Tahrir al-Sham] are still obviously bad guys in the sense that they’re radicals,
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad is in mortal danger
Two rebel groups are leading the push. One is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ), which emerged from al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate. It cut ties with the jihadist group in 2017 and has since set up a provisional government in rebel-held Idlib province in north-west Syria. The other faction, the Syrian National Army ( SNA ), is a Turkish proxy.
Will Syria's Rebels Topple Assad? How War Could Develop
Turkey will be the key player in ending the rebel push by Syrian insurgents against President Bashar al-Assad.
Airstrikes Slow Advance Of Anti-Assad Forces In Syria
As the anti-Assad rebel forces’ surprise counteroffensive against regime forces stretches into its fifth day, Russia and Syria have stepped up their aerial bombardment campaign to slow it down. Adding to the challenge,
Rebels in Syria Capture Aleppo Military Airbase
Rebels in Syria took control of the Nayrab Military Airport in Aleppo, Al Jazeera reported, citing opposition officials on December 2.Footage from local news outlet Shaam Network shows abandoned military planes and a helicopter at the base.
Syria War Map Shows Territory Captured as Rebels Advance
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a Sunni Islamist political and militant group that was set up in 2011 which has a key role in the Syrian civil war. The leader of the Islamist Group (IS) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was involved in the formation of HTS in 2011 under a different name, Jabhat al-Nusra.
Assad blamed for Syrian uprising
The recent rapid advance by opposition fighters in Syria shows that Syrian President Bashar Assad must reconcile with his own people and hold dialogue with the opposition, the Turkish foreign minister said Monday.
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What does Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham believe in?
Qaeda, HTS has since rejected transnational jihad but maintains an authoritarian rule rooted in Salafist principles ...
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Syrian opposition considering plan to dissolve military factions and establish joint administration
The opposition coalition in Syria on Wednesday said it was considering a plan to dissolve its various military factions and ...
What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?
A major offensive has seen rebel groups in Syria retake the country’s second city, Aleppo – and demonstrated the growing ...
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Who Is Syrian Rebel Group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham That Is Now Holding Aleppo?
The Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which seized Aleppo in a shock offensive over the weekend, is an Islamist ...
Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened and distracted ...
Blinken: Islamist advances show al-Assad supporters distracted
The rapid breakthroughs made by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria reveal that the supporters of ...
Russia, US clash at UN over escalation in Syria fighting
Syrian rebels captured Aleppo last week in an attack initiated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly known as the Nusra Front, it ...
Syrian forces battle insurgents north of strategic city of Hama
Syria said Wednesday its counteroffensive has pushed back insurgents attempting to advance to the strategic central city of ...
Russia’s Advanced Podlet-1K Radar Captured By Anti-Assad Forces In Syria
An advanced Russian air defense radar system is among the equipment captured by anti-regime forces in Syria as they continue ...