Syria, HTS

Could UN sanctions on Syrian rebels HTS be removed?
The rebel group that led the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) - has long been under United Nations sanctions, which the U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has described as "a complicating factor for all of us.
What is HTS? Here's what to know as Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled
Syrian rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad and he had fled Damascus on Sunday. But what is HTS, and how did it rock the long-simmering tensions in Syria? HTS is a Sunni Islamist militant and political group that traces its roots to the beginning of the Syrian civil war.
What to know about Syrian HTS rebels who seized Syria, ousted Assad regime
Sham, or HTS, that took over Syria and ousted President Bashar al-Assad, has yet to show how it plans to govern the country torn by more than a decade of civil war. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down what's known about the opposition group in power.
US sent Austin Tice 'message' to Syria's HTS rebels emptying Assad prisons
The U.S. is communicating with rebel groups inside Syria amid the search for missing American journalist Austin Tice, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
Who Is Al-Jolani, the Syrian Rebel Who Ended Assad’s Rule?
The Assad family ruled in Syria for more than half a century — in recent years over just part of the country. A surprise push by rebels has toppled it more than a decade after an uprising first challenged President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power.
Who is Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of Syrian rebel HTS?
Standing before a cheering crowd in Damascus’ historic Umayyad Mosque, the broad and bearded Abu Mohammad al-Jolani declared a new chapter in Syria’s history.
Explainer-Could UN sanctions on Syrian rebels HTS be removed?
The rebel group that led the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) - has long been under United Nations sanctions, which the U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has described as "a complicating factor for all of us.
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani? The controversial rebel leader of Syria
Jolani, a key figure in the Syrian rebellion, has played a crucial role in planning the recent offensive, leading to significant rebel gains, including the capture of Aleppo and Idlib, as the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
Concerns over Syrian rebels leader who took over Assad regime
Jolani, the rebel leader who led the Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) group that took over Syria and collapsed President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS News' Courtney Kealy breaks down what's known about Jolani.
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of HTS rebels that toppled Syria's Assad?
While Syria is now free of the Assad regime for the first time in more than half a century, an Islamist militant group with ties to al-Qaeda is now overseeing the country's transition period. Eric Sorensen looks at what's known about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),
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EU seeks channels with HTS as it grapples with post-Assad Syria
The European Union will need a creative solution to establish communications with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a designated terror ...
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Will HTS and Russia find common ground in Syria? Moscow packs up heavy military equipment from Khmeimim base
With its ally Bashar al-Assad fleeing, Russia hopes to have friendly relations with Mohammed al-Julani's HTS and continue ...
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Jordan to host Syria talks, EU to establish contact with HTS ‘soon’
The EU announced the launch of an "air bridge" operation to deliver an initial 50 tonnes of health supplies to Syria via ...
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In Syria, China not beholden to Assad but alarmed over Uyghur links to HTS
While Assad's regional policies were in semblance with China’s when it came to supporting the Palestinians, defying US policy ...
UK could consider removing proscription of Syria's HTS, says minister
Britain could rethink its proscription of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a banned organisation, after the group spearheaded ...
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Christians in Syria face ‘uncertain, perilous future’ under HTS, persecution watchdog warns
Christians in Syria confront an uncertain and perilous future under the control of Islamist-led rebel forces, a human rights ...
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HTS leader not only player in Syria's fast-changing future
As the Islamist Hayat Tahrir-al Shams (HTS) pushed forward with astonishing speed, facing scant resistance, it sparked a ...
Kurds and HTS: Tensions rise in Syria’s fragile new government
Less than two weeks after the Syrian National Army (SNA) began its latest offensive against then-President Bashar al-Assad, ...