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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

A powerful, opaque al-Qaeda affiliate is rampaging across West Africa

"They're creating a proto-state that stretches like a belt from western Mali all the way to the borderlands of Benin. ... It is a substantial - even exponential - expansion," said Héni Nsaibia, West Africa senior analyst for the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data project.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump to meet Syrian prez who formerly led al Qaeda group - months after US dropped $10M bounty for arrest

Trump's upcoming meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa highlights a controversial approach to foreign policy and counterterrorism efforts.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump to meet Syrian prez who formerly led al Qaeda group - months after US dropped $10M bounty for arrest

Trump's upcoming meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa highlights a controversial approach to foreign policy and counterterrorism efforts.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Adrian Blomfield: What exactly has changed to make Donald Trump cut a deal with a former terrorist?

Trump's meeting with a former al-Qaeda leader signifies a dramatic shift in U.S. diplomatic norms.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria's New Leader

Ahmed al-Shara, formerly a jihadist leader, has become Syria's president and is pushing for a more democratic governance model.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria's New Leader

Ahmed al-Shara, formerly a jihadist leader, has become Syria's president and is pushing for a more democratic governance model.
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