Abu Mohammed al-Jolani
Militant leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the main group driving Syria’s armed opposition. Spoke exclusively to CNN about the goals of the rebel coalition.
Best podcasts with Abu Mohammed al-Jolani
Ranked by the Snipd community
Dec 4, 2024 • 26min
The Global Jigsaw: The rebels who retook Aleppo
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), discusses his remarkable journey from jihadist to attempting to present HTS as a legitimate governing body. He reveals the complexities of shaping public perception through media narratives while navigating a war-torn landscape. Al-Jolani reflects on his strategic evolution in Idlib, engaging with local communities and attempting to shed his brutal past. The conversation dives into the challenges of establishing credibility in a skeptical international community amidst ongoing conflict.
