Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad?
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad?

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader whose stunning insurgency toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image, renouncing longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. Insurgents control capital Damascus, Assad has fled into hiding, and for the first time after 50 years of his family’s iron hand, it is an open question how Syria will be governed. For years, al-Golani worked to consolidate power, while bottled up in the province of Idlib in Syria’s northwest corner as Assad’s Iranian- and Russian-backed rule over much of the country appeared solid. Along the way, al-Golani shed his garb as a hard-line Islamist guerrilla and put on suits for press interviews, talking of building state institutions and decentralizing power to reflect Syria’s diversity.

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Syria’s de facto new leader says it is not a threat to the West
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Syria’s de facto new leader says it is not a threat to the West

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How re-building of Syria will be a herculean task for new regime
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How re-building of Syria will be a herculean task for new regime

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The reconstruction of the nation and its major pillars, like armed forces, police, and judiciary; revitalising the economy; addressing the political vacuum; and ushering in an all-representative democratic government are the major challenges to be addressed by the new interim government A man carrying a child reacts, as people attend the first Friday prayers inside the Umayyad Mosque, after fighters …

Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks
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Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks

Hindustan Times  

By Hatem Maher Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks Dec 14 - Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Saturday Israel is using false pretexts to justify its attacks on Syria, but that he is not interested in engaging in new conflicts as the country focuses on rebuilding following the end of Bashar …

Syria could be another Iraq as US watches from under façade of democracy
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Syria could be another Iraq as US watches from under façade of democracy

Firstpost  

With Russian and Iranian influence almost over in Syria, America’s biggest concern is the resurgence of Islamic State, not democracy Rebel fighters ride in a vehicle after they seized Damascus and ousted President Bashar in Syria, December 9, 2024. “It’s a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria to build a better future for their proud country,” …

Who is Mohammad al-Bashir, Syria’s caretaker PM? What are his plans for war-hit nation?
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Who is Mohammad al-Bashir, Syria’s caretaker PM? What are his plans for war-hit nation?

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Mohammad al-Bashir, who has governed Idlib province since January, has been named Syria’s interim leader. After Bashar al-Assad’s ouster by rebel forces, Bashir is now tasked with bringing stability to the country ravaged by 13 years of civil war Syria's new transitional prime minister Mohammad al-Bashir chairs a meeting of the new cabinet in Damascus on December 10, 2024. In …

Who is Mohammed al-Bashir? Syria’s new interim PM who has connections to both Assad and the rebels
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Who is Mohammed al-Bashir? Syria’s new interim PM who has connections to both Assad and the rebels

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Born in 1983, Syria’s new interim leader has little …

With the Fall of the Syrian Govt, India Has Lost a Key Partner in West Asia
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With the Fall of the Syrian Govt, India Has Lost a Key Partner in West Asia

The Quint  

In November 2021, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Damascus, and in 2022, Assad made his historic trip to the UAE – his very first to an Arab country since the outbreak of the Syrian war. Last year, Assad even travelled to and was warmly welcomed in Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab League Summit after his …

Syria rebel leader says will announce 'list' of former officials wanted for torture
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Syria rebel leader says will announce 'list' of former officials wanted for torture

New Indian Express  

DAMASCUS: Syria's Islamist rebel leader said Tuesday that the incoming authorities will announce a list of former senior officials "involved in torturing the Syrian people". "We will offer rewards to anyone who provides information about senior army and security officers involved in war crimes," rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, now using his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa, said in a statement …

How Assad’s downfall could turn Syria into a new haven for Islamist extremists
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How Assad’s downfall could turn Syria into a new haven for Islamist extremists

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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad?
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad?

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Beirut: Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader whose stunning insurgency toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image, renouncing longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. Hours after Damascus' capture, the 42-year-old al-Sharaa made his first appearance in the city's landmark Umayyad Mosque, declaring Assad's fall “a …

What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory
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What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory

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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria’s Assad?
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria’s Assad?

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant …

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of Syrian rebellion? From al-Qaida ties to HTS head
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of Syrian rebellion? From al-Qaida ties to HTS head

Hindustan Times  

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the 42-year-old leader of the insurgent group that forced Syrian President Bashar Assad out of the country and ended his regime, is said to have worked for years to distance himself from his extremist past and present a more moderate face to the world. Top rebel commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani speaks to a crowd at Ummayad Mosque …

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the rebel leader behind Assad’s downfall – ‘Syria is being purified,’ he declares
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the rebel leader behind Assad’s downfall – ‘Syria is being purified,’ he declares

Live Mint  

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani: Syria's rebel leader hailed the capture of capital Damascus from the government control a 'historic' victory. The leader's speech at the landmark Damascus mosque came after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly fled the country ending the fifty-year long regime "This victory, my brothers, is historic for the region," Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, …

Opinion | Assad’s Syria Was Brutal. Will What Comes Next Be Better?
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Opinion | Assad’s Syria Was Brutal. Will What Comes Next Be Better?

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It is hard not to rejoice while watching images of ecstatic Syrians toppling statues from the regime of the deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad and hearing the shouts of joy of prisoners, many of whom may have been tortured and starved, released from his dungeons. Mr. al-Assad’s Syria was brutal for the regime’s opponents, and 13 years of civil war and …

Abu Mohammed al-Golani: Leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad
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Abu Mohammed al-Golani: Leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad

India Today  

In the chaos of the Syrian civil war, one name stands out: Abu Mohammad al-Julani. As the commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, al-Julani has become an influential and controversial figure, playing a significant role in Syria's rebel movement against Bashar al-Assad's regime. His ability to balance military strength, political manoeuvring, and public rebranding has kept Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham central to …

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: From al-Qaida's links to Nusra Front, know everything about rebel group in Syria
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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: From al-Qaida's links to Nusra Front, know everything about rebel group in Syria

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A sudden stormy rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - a designated terrorist organisation by the US-led Western bloc - ended a 13-year-long civil war, compelling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to flee his country. Abu Mohammed al-Golani, a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago leads the biggest rebel faction - Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - in Syria …

Who Is Abu Mohammed Al-Golani, The Leader Of The Insurgency That Toppled Syria's Assad?
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Who Is Abu Mohammed Al-Golani, The Leader Of The Insurgency That Toppled Syria's Assad?

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BEIRUT — Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader whose stunning insurgency toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image, renouncing longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. Hours after Damascus’ capture, the 42-year-old al-Sharaa made his first appearance in the city’s landmark Umayyad Mosque, declaring Assad’s fall …

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani: From fighting US in Iraq to Syria's new leader
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Abu Mohammed al-Jolani: From fighting US in Iraq to Syria's new leader

Hindustan Times  

Syrian Islamist rebels, led by the jihadist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, stormed the capital of Damascus on Sunday to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled the country in search of safety. Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of HTS, has gained worldwide attention as his strategic moves managed to bring an end to the long-drawn Syrian civil war and topple …

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad?
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad?

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant …

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria’s Assad?
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria’s Assad?

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader whose stunning insurgency toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image, renouncing longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. This undated photo released by a militant group in 2016, shows Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria’s al-Qaida affiliate, …

Syria's Jolani: from jihadist to pragmatist
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria's Jolani: from jihadist to pragmatist

Deccan Chronicle  

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani is the leader of the Islamist alliance that spearheaded an offensive that rebels say brought down President Bashar al-Assad and ended five decades of Baath Party rule in Syria.Jolani heads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which is rooted in Syria's branch of Al-Qaeda.He is an extremist who adopted a more moderate posture in order to achieve his goals.On Sunday, …

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani: How Syria’s rebel leader went from radical jihadist to a blazer-wearing ‘revolutionary’
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Abu Mohammad al-Jolani: How Syria’s rebel leader went from radical jihadist to a blazer-wearing ‘revolutionary’

CNN  

CNN — Ahmed Al Sharaa, an Islamist militant in his late 20s, moved back to Syria from Iraq in 2011 with six men and a monthly stipend of $50,000 from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who would go on to become the world’s most wanted terrorist. Western-style blazer In the years that followed, Jolani replaced his jihadist camo attire for a Western-style …

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani: How Syria’s rebel leader went from radical jihadist to a blazer-wearing ‘revolutionary’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani: How Syria’s rebel leader went from radical jihadist to a blazer-wearing ‘revolutionary’

CNN  

CNN — Ahmed Al Sharaa, an Islamist militant in his late 20s, moved back to Syria from Iraq in 2011 with six men and a monthly stipend of $50,000 from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who would go on to become the world’s most wanted terrorist. Western-style blazer In the years that followed, Jolani replaced his jihadist camo attire for a Western-style …

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria’s shock insurgency?
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria’s shock insurgency?

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Over the past dozen years, Syrian militant leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has worked to remake his public image and the insurgency he commands, renouncing longtime ties to al-Qaida and consolidating power before emerging from the shadows. Now al-Golani, 42, seeks to seize the moment yet again, leading his fighters in a stunning offensive that has put them in …

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of HTS in Syria?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of HTS in Syria?

Al Jazeera  

With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s dramatic capture of Aleppo, al-Julani has upended many expectations about the war in Syria. Leading the offensive was Abu Mohammed al-Julani, who stands at the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group that has become the most powerful armed opposition force in Syria. Arrested by US forces in Iraq in 2006 and held for five years, …

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, leader of Syrian rebel group HTS which took Aleppo?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, leader of Syrian rebel group HTS which took Aleppo?

Firstpost  

Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani is the leader of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group which swept into Aleppo last week in a huge blow to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The US has placed a $10 million bounty on al-Jawlani’s head, while the Islamic State has declared him an apostate Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani's Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group has taken Aleppo in …

What’s happening in Syria?
3 weeks ago

What’s happening in Syria?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 13-year civil war in …

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters
3 weeks, 2 days ago

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities and an ancient business hub. It was the first opposition attack on Aleppo since 2016, when a brutal air campaign by Russian warplanes helped Syrian President Bashar Assad retake the northwestern city. Coming after years …

Protesters march in Syria against al-Qaida-linked group as a prominent militant is released
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Protesters march in Syria against al-Qaida-linked group as a prominent militant is released

Associated Press  

IDLIB, Syria — A powerful al-Qaida-linked group that dominates much of rebel-held northwestern Syria released Friday one of its founders after he spent months in jail on suspicion of having links with forces outside the country. On Friday, hundreds marched in a show of defiance against the militant chief, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, who runs the al-Qaida-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group. …

Syria’s main al-Qaida-linked group denies it was behind the killing of an Islamic State leader
1 year, 4 months ago

Syria’s main al-Qaida-linked group denies it was behind the killing of an Islamic State leader

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syria’s main insurgent al-Qaida-linked group denied it was behind the killing of the Islamic State group’s leader in the country’s northwest saying it would have otherwise claimed responsibility. The security arm of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, made the announcement Friday night, a day after IS blamed the Syrian insurgent group for the death of its little-known leader, …

The Islamic State group says its leader was killed by militants in Syria and names his successor
1 year, 4 months ago

The Islamic State group says its leader was killed by militants in Syria and names his successor

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death in Syria of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who headed the extremist organization since November, and named his successor. Al-Qurayshi was the fourth IS leader to be killed since the group was founded by Iraqi militant Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and declared a caliphate in large parts of …

The Islamic State says its leader was killed by militants in Syria, names successor
1 year, 4 months ago

The Islamic State says its leader was killed by militants in Syria, names successor

LA Times  

The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death in Syria of its little-known leader, Abu Hussein Husseini Qurayshi, who headed the extremist organization since November, and named his successor. IS spokesman Abu Huthaifa Ansari said that Abu Hafs Hashemi Qurayshi was named as the group’s new leader. Abu Hussein Husseini Qurayshi is the fourth IS leader to be killed …

Syria’s main insurgent group seeks to move away from al-Qaida past, get off Western terrorism lists
1 year, 7 months ago

Syria’s main insurgent group seeks to move away from al-Qaida past, get off Western terrorism lists

Associated Press  

IDLIB, Syria — The leader of an insurgent group that rules much of northwest Syria rose to notoriety over the past decade by claiming deadly bombings, threatening revenge against Western “crusader” forces and dispatching Islamist religious police to crack down on women deemed to be immodestly dressed. In a 2021 interview with PBS, al-Golani called his group’s terrorist designation “unfair” …

Suspected Islamic State leader killed in Syria by Turkish intelligence services: Erdogan
1 year, 7 months ago

Suspected Islamic State leader killed in Syria by Turkish intelligence services: Erdogan

The Hindu  

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces killed Islamic State leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi in Syria. “This individual was neutralized as part of an operation by the Turkish national intelligence organization in Syria yesterday,” Mr. Erdogan said in an interview with TRT Turk broadcaster. Syrian local and security sources said the raid took place in the …

Islamic State commander in charge of Europe attacks killed in Syria, U.S. military says
1 year, 8 months ago

Islamic State commander in charge of Europe attacks killed in Syria, U.S. military says

LA Times  

A drone strike in northwest Syria has killed a senior member of Islamic State, the U.S. military says. A drone strike carried out by the U.S.-led coalition in northwestern Syria has killed a senior member of Islamic State who was in charge of planning attacks in Europe, the U.S. military said Tuesday. The military’s statement said his death would “temporarily …

Islamic State says its leader killed, names successor
2 years ago

Islamic State says its leader killed, names successor

The Hindu  

The Islamic State militant group leader Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Quraishi was killed in fighting, its spokesman said in an audio message posted on an affiliated Telegram channel. The spokesman said Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Quraishi was killed while “fighting enemies of God”, without elaborating. IS announced Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Quraishi as its new leader in March after the death of predecessor …

Islamic State group announces death of leader
2 years ago

Islamic State group announces death of leader

Deccan Chronicle  

BEIRUT: The Islamic State jihadist group said Wednesday that its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle and announced a replacement. Speaking in an audio message, the spokesman identified the group's new leader as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi. It was defeated in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria two years later, but sleeper cells of the Sunni …

Profile: Who was Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi?
2 years, 10 months ago

Profile: Who was Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi?

Al Jazeera  

Al-Qurayshi was a shadowy and brutal figure who led ISIL when under intense military pressure from the US and allied forces. Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi led ISIL from the shadows for a little more than two years before he was killed during a raid by US forces on a house in northern Syria. US officials described al-Qurayshi after his death …

IS leader stayed hidden as he rebuilt his group from defeat
2 years, 10 months ago

IS leader stayed hidden as he rebuilt his group from defeat

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The leader of the Islamic State group, killed in a U.S. raid overnight in northwest Syria, was a veteran insider and top ideologue of the extremist movement, believed to have played a key role in one of its most horrific atrocities: the enslavement of thousands of women from Iraq’s Yazidi religious minority. Like his predecessor, al-Qurayshi spent his …

Iraq says it has arrested top leader in Islamic State group
3 years, 2 months ago

Iraq says it has arrested top leader in Islamic State group

The Hindu  

Iraq said on Monday it has detained a top leader of the Islamic State group and a longtime Al-Qaeda operative in a cross-border operation. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi tweeted the news, identifying the man as Sami Jasim, who oversees the Islamic State group’s financial operations and served as the deputy leader of IS under the late Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. …

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri appears in new video marking 9/11 anniversary
3 years, 3 months ago

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri appears in new video marking 9/11 anniversary

The Hindu  

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri appeared in a new video marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, attacks, months after rumours spread that he was dead. In it, al-Zawahri said that “Jerusalem Will Never be Judaized,” and praised al-Qaeda attacks including one that targeted Russian troops in Syria in January. SITE said al-Zawahri also noted the U.S. mil\itary's withdrawal from …

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