‘Foreign jihadists’ in Syria leader’s pick for army officers: monitor, experts

Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed former rebels, including foreign fighters, to high-ranking army positions as part of rebuilding state institutions following the collapse of the Syrian army and Assad regime. The new leadership, predominantly from Islamist-led rebels like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), aims to integrate armed groups into the defence ministry, with HTS members dominating the top ranks and foreign fighters also being promoted. The move signifies a shift in Syrian leadership dynamics and raises questions about the inclusion of non-Syrians in the new Syrian order.

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