Exciting New Video: Transitioning from Fighters to Policemen in Post-Assad Damascus
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From Rebels to Law Enforcers in a
Witness the transformation of former insurgents into administrators as they strive to maintain peace and order in the bustling streets of the Syrian capital.
Once engaged in fierce battles against Bashar al-Assad’s regime, these men now stand guard at checkpoints throughout Damascus. Former members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (H.T.S.), an Islamist group with roots tied to Al Qaeda, successfully
Before their victory over Assad’s rule, H.T.S. governed a smaller region where reports of human rights violations surfaced including unjust imprisonments of dissenters. This history raises concerns about their governance as they expand control over a larger and more diverse territory within Syria. Despite apprehensions from some quarters about their leadership capabilities,
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2024-12-25 05:01:08
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