Ahrar al-Sham
Jihadists (continued)
Formed in late 2011
Based mostly in Idlib Province, though also present in Hamah
and Aleppo
One of the first brigades to use roadside bombs and IED
attacks
Includes non-military wings that provide for children’s
education, aid distribution, and sharia courts
Suqoor al-Sham
Formed in Nov 2011
Mostly based in Idlib Province
Salafi orientation
Known for suicide car-bombings
HarakatAhrar Al Sham Al Islamiyya:
Can be distinguished only by its flag, as fighters are
otherwise dressed like other anti-regime militias—in a
combination of civilian and camouflaged clothing.
Dominated by the Ahrar El Sham Brigades, a union of Jihadi
factions that was established at the beginning of 2012
Other Armed Groups
Kurdish Supreme Committee and Kurdish Popular Protection Units:
Has begun to administer and control majority-Kurdish towns
and key border crossings in the north
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