Head of jihadist group seeks to portray himself as a more moderate leader but many doubt sincerity of his words
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani was drawn to jihadi extremist thinking after 9/11 but has since moderated his rhetoric in a bid to become a credible statesman.Abu Mohammed al-Jolani was drawn to jihadi extremist thinking after 9/11 but has since moderated his rhetoric in a bid to become a credible statesman.
“When we talk about objectives, the goal of the revolution remains the overthrow of this regime. It is our right to use all available means to achieve that goal,” Jolani told CNN in an interview aired on Friday. During the offensive he launched on 27 November, he started signing his statements under his real name – Ahmed al-Sharaa.
He cut ties with Al-Qaida, claiming to do so in order to deprive the west of reasons to attack his organisation. According to Pierret, he has since sought to chart a path towards becoming a credible statesman.
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