Ahrar al-Sharqiya
Syrian armed rebel group founded in 2016 civil war
Ahrar al-Sharqiya is a militant group from Syria. Many of its fighters are former members of Daesh, Ahrar al-Sham, and Jabhat Al-Nusra.[9]
| Ahrar al-Sharqiya | |
|---|---|
| تجمع احرار الشرقية | |
| Leaders | Abou Hatim Shaqra[1][2] Abu Jaafar Jazra Abu Jaafer Shaqra |
| Dates of operation | 2016–present |
| Split from |  Ahrar al-Sham[3] |
| Group(s) |
|
| Active regions | Aleppo Governorate, Syria Turkey |
| Ideology | Islamism[1] Anti-Kurdish sentiment |
| Size | over 2,000 |
| Part of |  Syrian National Army
|
| Allies |  Turkey Free Syrian Army National Front for Liberation Jaysh al-Islam (sometimes) |
| Opponents |  Syrian Arab Armed Forces Russia Syrian Democratic Forces Hezbollah Syrian Resistance Sinjar Alliance International Freedom Battalion Hamza Division (sometimes)[5] Islamic State Farouq Brigades (sometimes)[6] Levant Front (sometimes)[7] Jaysh al-Islam (sometimes)[8] |
| Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War |
| Flag |  |
| Website | twitter |
The group got international media attention in 2019 after the murder of Hevrin Khalaf being condemned by the UN as a "war crime".[10][11]
The group is funded by Turkey and members were sent to fight in Libya on Turkey's behalf.[12] The group has also supported military operations against the SDF in Syria.[13]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fatma Ben Hamad. (21 October 2019). "Images document extrajudicial killings by Turkish-backed militia in Syria". France24. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ↑ Tom Perry; Ellen Francis (20 December 2018). "Syria's Kurds reel from U.S. move, Assad seen planning next step". Reuters. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ↑ ""Ahrar al-Sharqiya Brigade": The Potential Spearhead of East of Euphrates Battles". Enab Baladi. 19 November 2018.
- ↑ Image pbs.twimg.com
- ↑ "Once again, clashes break out between Ahrar Al-Sham and Ahrar Al-Sharqiya in Al-Bab city - Aleppo24 English". en.aleppo24.com.
- ↑ "FSA FACTIONS CLASH OVER STOLEN PROPERTY IN AFRIN". 20 July 2018. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ↑ "Clash between Bubena tribe and Ahrar al-Sham gangs in Afrin".
- ↑ Aboufadel, Leith (6 November 2018). "Heavy clashes breakout between Turkish-backed rebels inside of Afrin region". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ↑ "2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Turkey". Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ↑ "Turkey-backed Syrian rebels kill Kurdish politician, execute prisoners". The Defense Post. October 13, 2019.
- ↑ Nebehay, Stephanie (October 15, 2019). "U.N. urges Turkey to investigate executions in Syria". Reuters – via www.reuters.com.
- ↑ Ragip Soylu; Harun al-Aswad (27 December 2019). "Turkey to send Syrian rebel fighters to battle Haftar in Libya". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ↑ "Which Syrian Groups Are Involved in Turkey's Syria Offensive?". VOA News. 9 October 2019.
