Rebels Make Surprise Advances in Syria. Who are They and What Does it Mean?

In a recent development in Syria’s civil war, rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seized control of the Al-Nayrab military airport in Aleppo, breaking the years-long stalemate against the government of Bashar al-Assad. This unexpected shift in power has sparked reactions among Syrians and shed light on the group behind the resurgence of conflict in the region. The conflict, which began in 2011, has now taken a new turn with the rebels’ rapid advances.

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