It’s an inconceivable path, from al-Qaeda to the West Wing. The U.S. had as soon as designated Ahmed al-Sharaa a terrorist. He fought U.S. forces in Iraq and was even imprisoned. Sharaa spent years in northwest Syria main an Islamic militant group that was affiliated with al-Qaeda till he minimize these ties.
Final yr, al-Sharaa led insurgent forces that took down Syria’s dictator Bashar al-Assad, ending many years of repression. As Sharaa seems to be to achieve worldwide favor and belief whereas rebuilding the nation and its safety, the 43-year-old met with President Trump on Monday, within the first go to by a Syrian head of state to the White Home. Afterward, Sharaa sat down with The Washington Publish for an unique interview to debate the historic assembly, the way forward for Syria and his plans to work with Individuals he as soon as fought.
At this time on “Publish Studies,” Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with the Publish’s worldwide correspondent Susannah George about Syria, al-Sharaa and their dialog.
At this time’s present was produced by Elana Gordon with assist from Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Reena Flores and combined by Sean Carter. Due to Alan Sipress.
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