Germany urges Syrian interim leaders to “bring extremist groups under control”

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said after meeting Syria's interim leaders Thursday that they must bring under control and hold extremist groups accountable.

"It is imperative that extremist groups are brought under control and those responsible for crimes are held accountable," she said after talks in Damascus with interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa.

"Any attempt at renewed escalation must be prevented."