After the removal of the former president of Syria, Bashar Al-Assad, on December 8, many policemen and soldiers working under the regime fled or were suspended, leaving citizens defenseless on the streets of Damascus. The new Syrian leadership led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – the leaders of the terrorist group – is currently relying on several thousand fighters and volunteers to fill the gap. FRANCE 24 James André and Achraf Abid reported from Damascus.


2025-01-19 11:42:08
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