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Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, announced that individuals involved in the torture and killing of detainees in Syrian prisons will not be granted pardons. He emphasized the pursuit of justice within Syria and called on other countries to extradite those who have fled.
Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has rebranded himself as Ahmed al-Sharaa, shedding his jihadist past to gain political legitimacy. This transformation is part of his strategy to position HTS as a dominant force in Syria, particularly after the group's recent capture of Damascus. Jawlani's journey from jihadist to rebel politician involves distancing from al-Qaeda, rebranding his group, and establishing a civilian government in Idlib. Despite efforts to project a moderate image, HTS faces criticism for authoritarian practices and struggles to balance Islamist identity with political aspirations.
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani is the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is actively involved in the ongoing conflict in Syria. Known for his strategic leadership, al-Jolani has played a significant role in the rebel offensive against the Syrian government forces. His group, HTS, is one of the most powerful factions in the region, often clashing with both government troops and rival rebel groups.
Ahmed Al Sharaa, known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has transformed from a jihadist leader with ties to Al Qaeda to a more moderate figure leading the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS). Originally tasked with establishing Al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate, Jolani distanced his group from radical Islamist ties in 2016, aiming to present a more palatable image to the West. Despite his rebranding efforts, HTS remains designated as a terror organization by the U.S. Jolani's leadership in Idlib and his stance against ISIS and Assad's regime highlight his evolving role in the region's complex political landscape.
The 11-year-old daughter of Kashmiri rebel leader Mohammed Yasin Malik, who is serving a life sentence in India, issued an emotional appeal to the Indian government to allow her to visit her ailing father. Razia Sultan expressed her longing to see her father and held Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi responsible for any harm caused to him. Malik was arrested in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison on charges of terrorism and sedition. The Indian National Investigation Agency has also sought the death penalty for Malik. Kashmir is a disputed territory claimed by both India and Pakistan, with rebels fighting for independence or merger with Pakistan.