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UAE releases Syrian terrorist leader

The UAE has released Jaysh al-Islam leader Issam al-Buwayani following a visit by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's Abu Mohammad al-Jolani.

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The United Arab Emirates has released Issam al-Buwayani, a leading figure in the Syrian takfiri terrorist group Jaysh al-Islam. The release follows a recent visit to the UAE by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of the rival Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) faction. This move is being framed by some observers as a step in the return of extremist ideology and militant networks to Syria. The motivations behind the UAE's decision and its potential impact on the Syrian conflict remain unclear.
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