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From jihadist to statesman - can Syria's new leader unite the country?

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April 09, 2025 7:15am

23m

Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, the man who now rules Syria, has gone by multiple names and led a variety of rebel groups to ultimately oust the Assad regime. But who is he? And, after being designated a terrorist, can he gain legitimacy on the international stage and unite the numerous tribal, ethnic and religious groups inside Syria?