As Syrian rebels celebrated the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, experts warn that the coalition's leading group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), seeks to impose a strict Islamist regime.
HTS, a U.S.-designated terrorist group with historic ties to Al-Qaeda, led the decisive assault on Damascus that ended more than 50 years of Assad family rule. The victory raises questions about the future of Syria, as the group envisions a government rooted in Islamist ideology.
