rebel

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The attack was the first major test of a new American security partnership with the government of Sharaa, a former rebel leader who led the overthrow of autocrat Bashar al-Assad last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rebels were not signatories to that peace deal but they have been part of a parallel peace process led by Qatar, a US ally that has strong ties with Rwanda.

From BBC

A rebel leader in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo says his fighters will withdraw from a key city at the request of the US.

From BBC

Several years later the Congolese government issued an arrest warrant for him over his alleged support for the M23, a rebel group currently active in the eastern DR Congo, prompting him to flee to France.

From BBC

UN experts have previously accused it of having "de facto control" of the rebel force's operations.

From BBC