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Abu Mohammad al-Jolani is the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a prominent militant group that has played a central role in the Syrian civil war and the recent collapse of the Assad regime. Once a figure associated with extremist factions, Jolani has sought to rebrand himself as a pragmatic political leader, pledging to protect minorities and maintain stability while suspending the former government’s constitution. As his influence grows, international observers and global news outlets continue to scrutinize his past actions, the group’s human rights record, and his stated intentions for the future of Syria.