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Ahmad al-Sharaa

Ahmad al-Sharaa
The latest news and top stories on Ahmad al-Sharaa. Born in Riyadh, he is a Syrian politician and former rebel commander who became President of Syria in January 2025, following his leadership of the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. Previously known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, he led HTS, which evolved from an al-Qaeda affiliate, and has worked to rebrand the group towards local governance. His responsibilities include forming a transitional government, dissolving former state institutions, and seeking to lift international sanctions. He recently accused Israel of instigating conflict, later acknowledging mediation efforts.
United Nations General Assembly

First Syrian president in nearly 60 years arrives in US for UN meeting

Ahmad al-Sharaa has sought to restore ties with Arab countries and the West since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December.

Fresh clashes in Syria as al-Sharaa’s interim government flails

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