Ahmad al-Shara, Syria's new de facto leader, faces the challenge of imposing order on a country devastated by 14 years of civil war that split it into multiple warring regions and spurred a proliferation of armed groups.
Mr. al-Shara, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has worked to project a moderate image, meeting with Western dignitaries and trying to assure both Syrians and foreign governments that the country is on a stable path.
During a phone call, Mr. al-Shara pledged to Prime Minister Najib Mikati that the Syrian authorities are doing everything necessary to restore calm on the border and prevent further incidents.
The authorities in countries bordering Syria had feared that Mr. Assad's ouster would lead to chaos that could spill over, with clashes continuing between Turkish-backed fighters and Kurdish forces.
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