al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- ) – War Watch

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Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past
ByCarlotta Gall, Hussam Hammoud and Nanna Heitmann April 25, 2026

The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.

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Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
ByEric Lipton April 19, 2026

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.

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Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
ByEric Lipton April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.

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al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- ) | Civilian Casualties | Deaths (Fatalities) | Defense and Military Forces | Druse (Sect) | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Minorities | Nomadic People | Syria | United Nations | War and Armed Conflicts

U.N. Report Documents Sectarian Violence in Syria That Killed Over 1,700
ByNick Cumming-Bruce March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Investigators said the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa had done little to address the extrajudicial killings and torture of Druse civilians in July 2025.

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A Makeup Ban in Syria for Women in Government and Public Sector Stirs Outrage
ByRaja Abdulrahim February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

A provincial governor wants to prohibit women in government and public sector jobs from wearing makeup, stirring outrage and many, many memes.

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Syrian Army Crosses New Threshold With Advances in Kurdish Regions
ByCarlotta Gall, Hussam Hammoud and Nanna Heitmann February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

The advance of the Syrian Army into Kurdish regions could put nearly all the country under one authority. But it ends a dream of autonomy for ethnic Kurds.

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U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria
ByEric Schmitt February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security.

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Saudis Announce New Investments in Syria, a Sign of Deepening Ties
ByChristina Goldbaum February 7, 2026

Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy.

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Chevron Agrees to Explore Oil and Gas Work in Syria
ByChristina Goldbaum February 4, 2026

Chevron has signed an initial agreement to start working in Syria, weeks after the Syrian government seized control of key oil and gas fields in the north of the country.

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Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces
ByChristina Goldbaum January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December 2024.

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