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Who is Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa, the former rebel leader once linked with al Qaeda?

Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa leads a country struggling to get back on its feet after decades of brutal dictatorship and a civil war that has devastated its population.

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Trump meets with Syrian president after announcing plans to lift sanctions

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