Syrians Welcome New Rulers’ Pledge Of Moderation But Concerned About Extremists In Their Midst

By Sirwan Kajjo

With the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) consolidating power in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, many Syrians fear the influence of extremist factions within the Islamist organization.

HTS, a U.S.-designated terrorist group, emerged as the de facto ruler of Syria after...