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Foreign Fighters Appointed to Senior Positions in Syrian Army Following HTS Overhaul

Credited from: BBC

  • New leadership in Syria has reportedly granted senior military positions to foreign Islamist fighters amid ongoing reorganization.
  • The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, now in charge, has announced nearly 50 military roles, with at least six awarded to foreign nationals.
  • Appointed fighters include Chinese Uyghurs, a Jordanian, and a Turkish national, all receiving ranks of colonels or brigadier-generals.
  • Concerns arise regarding the influence of these radicalized militants in shaping Syria’s political future.
  • HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasizes a vision for a unified state, yet recent appointments challenge the integrity of this commitment.

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