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 30

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