U.S. lifts bounty on Syria’s interim leader amid diplomatic outreach
Senior U.S. diplomats on Friday held their first formal talks in Damascus with the leader of the Islamist rebels who overthrew the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a discussion they later characterized as “good” and “thorough.
US Removes Bounty on New Syrian Leader Who Got His Start With Al-Qaeda
The leader of the rebel forces group that took back Damascus from Bashar al-Assad will now rule without fear of a $10 million bounty the U.S. had on him.
US to lift $10M bounty on Syrian rebel leader as Washington opens discussions with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
The US is set to remove a $10 million bounty on Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the opposition group that spearheaded an offensive against Bashar Assad's Syrian government forces.
US to remove $10mn bounty for Syria’s Islamist rebel leader
The US has said it will remove a $10mn bounty for Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Islamist group that spearheaded the overthrow of Syria’s Assad regime, in a sign that Washington is willing to engage with the new leadership.
Syria: Big Victory For Jolani As U.S. Scraps $10 MN Bounty On Rebel Leader | Watch
Jolani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), after senior diplomats held "productive" discussions with HTS leadership in Damascus. This marks the first U.S. diplomatic presence in Syria in over a decade.
US drops $10M bounty for HTS leader Al-Julani amid new diplomatic moves in Syria
The United States has announced a dramatic shift in its approach to Syria, with a decision that could reshape the region's political landscape. Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf revealed that the US has withdrawn a $10 million reward for the capture of Ahmed al-Sharaa,
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Pentagon says it doubled the number of US troops in Syria before Assad’s fall
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US held 'very productive' first meeting with Syria's al-Sharaa
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Senior U.S. Diplomats Meet With Governing Militias in Syria
The U.S. officials in Damascus are also looking for signs of Austin Tice, a missing American journalist, as well as other U.S ...
Austin Tice Latest: US Diplomats in First Syria Visit Since Assad Fall,
The high-level delegation arrived to engage in talks with Syria's interim leadership, the State Department confirmed early ...
US sends top diplomats to Syria to discuss transition
A senior delegation of U.S. diplomats arrived in Syria to meet with the new de facto rulers, looking to understand more about ...
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US concedes it has double the number of troops in Syria as Biden sends officials to Damascus
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