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| | |Image = Abu Mohammad al-Julani.jpeg | ||
|fullname = Ahmed Hussein al-Shar’a | |fullname = Ahmed Hussein al-Shar’a | ||
|alias = Abu Mohammad al-Julani<br />The Conqueror Sheikh | |alias = Abu Mohammad al-Julani<br />The Conqueror Sheikh | ||
|origin = Daraa, Syria | |origin = Daraa, Syria | ||
|occupation = Emir of [[Tahrir al-Sham]] (2017 - | |occupation = President of Syria (interim; 2025 - present)<br>Emir of [[Tahrir al-Sham]] (2017 - 2025)<br />Emir of [[Al-Nusra Front]] (2012 - 2017) | ||
|type of villain = Terrorist | |type of villain = Terrorist | ||
|goals = Continue waging jihad in Syria ( | |goals = Continue waging jihad in Syria (formerly)<br />Overthrow the government of [[Bashar al-Assad]] (successful) | ||
|crimes = [[War crimes]]<br />[[Terrorism]]<br />[[Sectarianism]]<br/>[[Xenophobia]]<br/>[[Anti-Semitism]]<br/>[[Persecution of Christians]] | |crimes = [[War crimes]]<br />[[Terrorism]]<br />[[Sectarianism]]<br/>[[Xenophobia]]<br/>[[Anti-Semitism]]<br/>[[Persecution of Christians]] | ||
|hobby = }}{{Quote|The weapons of the revolution and jihad are a red line on which concessions are unacceptable, and they will never be put on the negotiations table. We urge our people in Aleppo to remain steadfast. The mujahideen will not fail you.|Abu Mohammad al-Julani, January 2017}} | |hobby = }}{{Quote|The weapons of the revolution and jihad are a red line on which concessions are unacceptable, and they will never be put on the negotiations table. We urge our people in Aleppo to remain steadfast. The mujahideen will not fail you.|Abu Mohammad al-Julani, January 2017}} | ||
'''Ahmed Hussein al-Shar’a''' (Arabic: أحمد حسين الشرع), known by the ''nom de guerre'' '''Abu Mohammad al-Julani''' (Arabic: أبو محمد الجولاني), is a Syrian | '''Ahmed Hussein al-Shar’a''' (Arabic: أحمد حسين الشرع), known by the ''nom de guerre'' '''Abu Mohammad al-Julani''' (Arabic: أبو محمد الجولاني), is a Syrian revolutionary, politician, and former paramilitary commander who has served as the president of Syria since 29 January 2025. He previously served as the commander-in-chief of the Syrian [[Militant Islam|militant Islamist]] group [[Tahrir al-Sham]] and was also the emir of its predecessor organisation [[al-Nusra Front]], the Syrian branch of [[al-Qaeda]]. The US State Department listed Al-Julani as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" in May 2013,<ref>[https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/05/209499.htm Terrorist Designation of Al-Nusrah Front Leader Muhammad Al-Jawlani], U.S. State Department</ref> and four years later announced a $10 Million reward for information leading to his capture.<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/05/10/US-offers-10M-reward-for-information-on-al-Nusra-leader/5921494432213/ U.S. offers $10M reward for information on al-Nusra leader], ''UPI''</ref> | ||
The phrase "Al-Julani" in his ''nom de guerre'' is a reference to Syria's Golan Heights, partially occupied and annexed by Israel during the war in 1967. Al-Julani released an audio statement on 28 September 2014, in which he stated he would fight the "United States and its allies" and urged his fighters not to accept help from the West in their battle against [[ISIS]].<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/28/world/meast/isis-syria-iraq-strikes/index.html U.S. and its allies strike ISIS tank, refineries and checkpoints], ''CNN''</ref> | The phrase "Al-Julani" in his ''nom de guerre'' is a reference to Syria's Golan Heights, partially occupied and annexed by Israel during the war in 1967. Al-Julani released an audio statement on 28 September 2014, in which he stated he would fight the "United States and its allies" and urged his fighters not to accept help from the West in their battle against [[ISIS]].<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/28/world/meast/isis-syria-iraq-strikes/index.html U.S. and its allies strike ISIS tank, refineries and checkpoints], ''CNN''</ref> | ||
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In the summer of 2020, al-Julani made frequent public appearances around Idlib in an attempt to gain support from the population. Video output by HTS-affiliated media increased significantly throughout mid-2020, multiple videos being published daily, showing governance videos, distribution of taxations in rural villages, frontline videos, and Julani meeting with local militia groups. | In the summer of 2020, al-Julani made frequent public appearances around Idlib in an attempt to gain support from the population. Video output by HTS-affiliated media increased significantly throughout mid-2020, multiple videos being published daily, showing governance videos, distribution of taxations in rural villages, frontline videos, and Julani meeting with local militia groups. | ||
In recent years, al-Sharaa has presented a more moderate view of himself, suggesting he has no urge to wage war against Western nations, and has vowed to protect Syria's minorities. | |||
Al-Sharaa played a key role in the 2024 Syrian opposition offensives which led to the fall of the Assad regime and the establishment of the Syrian transitional government. As the emir of HTS, al-Sharaa launched an 11-day offensive against the Assad regime in November 2024 which saw swift victories in Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and Damascus. | |||
After the fall of the Assad regime, Israel invaded the buffer zone in southwestern Syria, near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. After Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia on 8 December 2024, al-Sharaa became Syria's ''de facto'' leader until 29 January 2025, when he was appointed president of Syria at the Syrian Revolution Victory Conference held in the presidential palace. As president, al-Sharaa announced plans to issue a "constitutional declaration" as a legal reference following the repeal of the Ba'athist era constitution and made multiple official visits to other countries. | |||
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