Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s new leader and head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, sparked debate after asking a woman to cover her hair before a photo. The incident highlights the tension between liberal societal expectations and Islamist hardliner demands, raising concerns over…

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), faces a delicate balance between conservative hardliners and a more liberal Syrian population. His recent actions, including granting amnesty and promoting reconciliation efforts, are stirring tensions within HTS as he…