Syrian Rebel chief who toppled Assad: How Abu Mohammed al-Jolani rebranded himself as a 'moderate' leader
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, former leader of al-Qaeda's Syrian branch, is rebranding himself as a moderate political figure. He broke from al-Qaeda in 2016, forming Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and now presents a more pragmatic image. Despite this shift, HTS continues to face accusations of human rights abuses, and his transformation is viewed with skepticism by many.
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Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, former leader of al-Qaeda's Syrian branch, is rebranding himself as a moderate political figure. He broke from al-Qaeda in 2016, forming Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and now presents a more pragmatic image. Despite this shift, HTS continues to face accusations of human rights abuses, and his transformation is viewed with skepticism by many. 
