The lightning power grab by the Sunni jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria has raised concerns about the fate of the Christian minority in the country. Christians in Syria have faced persecution and economic hardships, leading to a significant decline in their population. The new HTS leaders have promised to protect all minorities, including Christians, but doubts remain about whether Syria will become a tolerant and pluralistic place. Christians in Aleppo have expressed mixed feelings about the HTS takeover, with some feeling safe and others living in fear. The future of Syria's Christian community remains uncertain under jihadi rebel rule.
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