Who is fighting in Syria and why? - explainer

The attack was initiated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly known as the Nusra Front, it was al Qaeda's official wing in the Syrian war until breaking ties in 2016.

A rebel fighter stands on back of a truck holding a weapon in Menagh, north of Aleppo, Syria, December 2, 2024

A rebel fighter stands on back of a truck holding a weapon in Menagh, north of Aleppo, Syria, December 2, 2024

(photo credit: REUTERS/Mahmoud Hasano)

ByREUTERS

DECEMBER 3, 2024 14:40

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