Terror-labelled HTS has overthrown the Syrian dictator al-Assad with the goal of establishing an Islamic state. But it is not certain that they will succeed in doing so at all, says Middle East expert Aron Lund.
WorldDuring the course of just over a week, rebels led by the Islamist group HTS have taken city after city in Syria. Now they have taken the capital Damascus and declared that the regime's time is over. This is how it happened.
WorldEmerged from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria.
WorldDuring the course of just over a week, rebels led by the Islamist group HTS have taken city after city in Syria. Now they are said to have reached the Damascus suburbs. This is how it happened.
WorldIslamic rebel forces have reached the Damascus suburbs in the offensive whose goal is to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's regime. At the same time, the dictator has not been seen, but his office denies that he has fled the capital.
ConflictsTeheran has begun evacuating military commanders and personnel from Syria, reports the New York Times, citing sources.
WorldThe US Department of State is urging American citizens to leave Syria immediately. Jordan has issued a similar appeal to its citizens due to the jihadists' advance.
WorldSyrian regime forces are reported to have retreated from parts of the metropolis Homs as fighting jihadists are advancing. Israel is strengthening border surveillance against Syria and battles are reported from the border against Jordan. Hundreds of thousands are fleeing from the battles.
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