Syrian President al-Sharaa sits down with US general who arrested him
Summary
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who became president after removing Bashar al-Assad, was interviewed with retired US General David Petraeus at a forum in New York City. Al-Sharaa was previously captured and imprisoned by US forces led by Petraeus but later gained prominence as a leader in Syria. They discussed peace and political changes in Syria during their engagement at the United Nations General Assembly and a global affairs forum.Key Facts
- Ahmed al-Sharaa replaced Bashar al-Assad as Syrian president after a military offensive last year.
- Al-Sharaa was captured by US forces and held from 2006 to 2011 for fighting against their invasion of Iraq.
- He founded the al-Nusra Front in 2012, which later became part of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, previously labeled as a terrorist group by the US.
- The US removed its terrorist designation and withdrew a $10 million bounty on al-Sharaa in 2025.
- Al-Sharaa is attending the United Nations General Assembly, the first Syrian leader to do so in six decades.
- He participated in the Concordia Annual Summit in New York, a forum for global discussion and partnerships.
- General Petraeus praised al-Sharaa's transformation from insurgent leader to head of state.
- Al-Sharaa and Petraeus emphasized the importance of peace and moving forward from past conflicts.
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