Syrian rebel leader promises stability despite concerns of further violence

The leader of Syria’s Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, says fears of future instability are unfounded - (AFP via Getty Images)

Syria is heading towards stability and Western fears of future chaos and violence are unfounded, the leader of the rebel group who ousted Bashar Al-Assad’s regime has claimed.

While Western governments have celebrated the swift toppling of the Assad regime after decades of harsh rule, concerns remain about the future of Syria and the possibility of a power vacuum.