Ahmad al-Sara, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), intends to run in the upcoming presidential elections in Syria following the transitional period. Sources indicate that he aimed to maintain the temporary government led by…
Fernando Arias, the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), warned against potential bombings of sites housing chemical weapons in Syria, highlighting the risks of contamination and loss of crucial evidence. Following the fall of President…
Two U.S. officials and a congressional aide revealed that the Biden administration encouraged Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham to engage in a process for forming a transitional government rather than leading the country. U.S. contacts with the group are coordinated with Washington’s…
The Israeli military announced it conducted nearly 480 airstrikes in the past 48 hours targeting strategic military installations and weapon systems in Syria, following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by a coalition of rebel groups led by Hay’at Tahrir…
In a report for ERTNews, journalist Elvira Krithari explores the aftermath of the Assad regime’s collapse in Damascus. Many displaced Syrians are attempting to cross borders in search of basic necessities amid the country’s instability. With the rise of Hay’at…
In an interview, Sir John Sawers reflects on the sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, which lasted over 50 years. He emphasizes the importance of a peaceful power transition and the role of Turkey in unifying the opposition….
A senior US official indicated that the United States may remove Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of terrorist organizations. The UK is also considering a similar move, according to British Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Pat McFadden. HTS, which…
The fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains unclear as reports emerge of his departure from Damascus, with claims suggesting he may have landed in Russia. While Russian news agencies report that he has been granted asylum, there are conflicting…
Syrian Islamist rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani has announced his arrival in Damascus after the city fell to rebel forces. The commander, known as Ahmad al-Sareh, kissed the ground upon entering the capital, expressing unwavering determination for their cause. Al-Jolani,…
Syrians express disbelief and joy as they witness the rapid fall of the regime, celebrating with tears and dances. However, many are left stranded at closed borders, fearing for their future and uncertain about the control of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham…
Rebels from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, previously affiliated with al-Qaeda, have entered Syria’s capital city, Damascus, and taken control of the notorious Sednaya prison. Amnesty International reported that this prison was known for extreme torture and mass executions, with thousands reportedly…
In Damascus, residents are bracing for worsening conditions as rebel forces, led by the radical Islamist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, made rapid advances capturing key cities like Aleppo and Hama. Amidst rumors and false news exacerbating fears, residents stockpile essentials….
