Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of the rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has ascended as Syria's interim president amidst ruins from a prolonged civil war. NPR's investigation in Idlib, once under HTS control, reveals a landscape marked by strict conservative regulations, including limitations on women's freedoms and public life. The region's history of factional competition complicates his governance, as he now must unify various sectors of a divided society, transitioning from military rule to broader governance while facing the legacy of sectarian conflict.
Ahmed al-Sharaa's leadership style in Idlib reflects a blend of military prowess and strict societal regulations that have affected daily life for the inhabitants.
The influence of HTS in Idlib demonstrates the complexities of governance amid a civil war, where local rules imposed strict social codes, particularly affecting women.
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