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'Foreign jihadists' in Syria leader's pick for army officers: monitor, experts


Published on 2024-12-30 13:00:38 - MSN
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  • Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has tapped dozens of former rebels for high-ranking army positions, several of whom are foreign fighters, a war monitor and experts said on Monday. The names include former rebels,

The article from MSN discusses the situation of foreign jihadists in Syria, focusing on the leadership and recruitment strategies of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al-Qaeda affiliate now led by Abu Mohammed al-Golani. HTS has been attempting to rebrand itself as a more moderate group, distancing itself from its extremist roots. A significant aspect highlighted is Golani's preference for appointing foreign fighters to key military positions, which is seen as a strategy to maintain control and loyalty within the ranks. This move is part of a broader effort to integrate these fighters into the group's structure, potentially to leverage their combat experience and to keep them under close watch. Experts are monitoring these developments closely, as they could influence the dynamics of jihadist groups in the region, affecting both local and international security concerns.

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