The transformation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) after cutting ties with al-Qaida has sparked discussions of reckoning, revenge, and retribution in Syria. The leader of Syria’s rebel coalition, Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has made it clear that there will be no pardon for officials involved in the torture of people imprisoned under Assad’s regime.
In a recent statement, al-Sharaa called on other countries to hand over any officials who may have been involved in the atrocities and have fled from Syria. This marks a significant shift in the movement’s stance on justice and accountability in a post-Assad Syria.
DW Correspondent Stella Männer, reporting from the Syrian capital, Damascus, provides insight into the current situation on the ground. Meanwhile, political scientist Natasha Lindstaedt, a professor at the University of Essex in England, offers her analysis on the implications of HTS’s new approach to justice.
The developments in Syria following the split from al-Qaida have raised questions about the future of the rebel coalition and the broader conflict in the region. As the country continues to navigate its power vacuum and strive for justice, the international community will be closely watching to see how these changes unfold.
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