Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s president for a transitional period.

[8] Recent reporting by the United Nations seems to confirm that, at the very least, some communication remains: HTS “and its components still maintain contact with Al-Qaida leadership” according to ...

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