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As Canadian government celebrated Assad's overthrow in Syria, GAC officials cautioned about what comes next

Documents obtained through ATIP reveal officials' concerns about Tahrar al-Sham's history as an al-Qaeda offshoot and "significant skepticism" of their rebranding efforts.

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Jeremy Appel
Mar 20, 2025
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Jordanian King Abdullah II embraces Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa at Marka Airport in Amman in February. (Flickr/Royal Hashemite Court)

On Dec. 8, Syrian opposition forces conquered Damascus, bringing an end to the rule of Bashar al-Assad and his family dynasty, which had ruled the country for more than half a century.

“A new chapter for Syria can beg…

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