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Ahmed Al Charaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed Al Joulani, now appears in a suit, speaking like a respected head of state. Yet for years, he was one of the most feared leaders of the war in Syria.

Syria: A President with a Past | ARTE.tv Documentary
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