Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian groups that took Aleppo?
Syrian opposition fighters have launched a lightning offensive, capturing most of Aleppo and arriving as far south as Hama in a matter of days as government forces retreated. The rebels’ rapid gains – the most significant since 2016 – have thrust Syria’s various opposition factions back into the spotlight.
All On Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Militant Group Syria And Iran Are Fighting In Aleppo
Hundreds of fighters from Iran-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria to help the military fight a rebel group - Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - that seized Aleppo last week, Reuters cited sources to report on Monday.
Explained: The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group leading the new offensive in Syria
Rebel fighters have launched a new counteroffensive in Syria, resulting in the death of over 400 people. Insurgents have taken control of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city. Behind this is the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),
Bowen: Syria's rebel offensive is astonishing - but don't write off Assad
They intervened on his side against rebel groups that ranged from the jihadist extremists of Islamic State to militias supported by the US and the rich Gulf monarchies. Now Iran is reeling from severe blows inflicted by Israel,
Syrian government loses Aleppo after lightning rebel offensive: monitor
Government forces lost control of Syria's second city Aleppo on Sunday for the first time since the country's civil conflict began, a war monitor said, after a lightning offensive dealt
Rebel offensive and Russian strikes in Syria leave 412 dead - Top updates
Since the rebels launched a surprise offensive on Wednesday, at least 412 people, including 20 civilians, have been killed, according to the monitor. The monitor noted that Sunday’s Russian airstrikes in Idlib,
Rebel offensive in Syria: What is happening now and why?
Syrian insurgents led by the Hayat Tahrir al Sham, formerly affiliated with al Qaeda, seized control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city on Friday. This has triggered a fresh wave of conflict amidst a 13-year-long civil war.
All About Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, The Rebels Seizing Control Of "Large Parts" Of Aleppo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces advanced rapidly from their base in Idlib Syrian Islamist rebels, spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a massive offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's regime this past week.
Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo after shock offensive?
Sham, known by its initials HTS. The United States (US) and the United Nations (UN) have designated the HTS as a terrorist organisation.
Rebel groups have taken Syria’s second-biggest city. Here’s who they are
Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on Aleppo helped ...
Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened, distracted by ...
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After Aleppo, Syria's rebels approach Hama as pro-Iran militias rally to help Assad
The Syrian government is denying reports that rebel fighters are advancing in Hama after taking over most of Aleppo province.
Why the West may have to start negotiating with the new ‘Islamist’ rulers of Aleppo
Syria’s battlefield has always been so diverse it would put any DEI initiative to shame. Long before the American-led ...
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Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?
The group behind these dramatic developments, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has held a consequential but checkered role in ...
Who are the key players fighting in Syria’s civil war?
Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a lightning assault against pro-Assad forces in Aleppo. Here’s who else is ...
Syria War Map Shows Territory Captured as Rebels Advance
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a Sunni Islamist political and militant group that was set up in 2011 which has a key role in ...
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Bashar al-Who? Despite Appearances, All Is Not Quiet on Eastern Front
Rebel advance in Syria could emerge as a threat to Moscow and Tehran, putting both of them on the back foot, at least for now ...
Explainer-Who is fighting in Syria and why?
The rebels launched their surprise offensive on Nov. 26, attacking from areas to the north and northwest of Aleppo. It is the ...
Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses
Syrian government forces and their Russian allies are battling to hold back the offensive, with Russia launching airstrikes ...
In his final days in office, U.S president Joe Biden has new problem in hand; here's what it is
In the final days of Joe Biden’s presidency, Syria faces a new upheaval as Turkish-backed rebels and jihadist groups push ...