National Front for the Liberation of Syria

The National Front for the Liberation of Syria (Arabic: جبهة الوطنية لتحرير سوريا‎) is a Syrian rebel alliance formed in southwestern Syria. It was formed by 11 rebel groups on 22 July 2017 as a "unified national, military, and political unit" in the region.[2]

Not to be confused with National Alliance for the Liberation of Syria or National Front for Liberation.
National Front for the Liberation of Syria
جبهة الوطنية لتحرير سوريا
LeadersMuhammad Sufian Hassan[1]
Dates of operation22 July 2017 – present
Active regions
IdeologySyrian nationalism[2]
Size100+ officers, along with other members (initial strength)[3]
Part of Free Syrian Army
Allies
Opponents
Battles and warsDaraa offensive (June–July 2018)

On 16 August 2017, Muhammad Sufian Hassan, commander of the Dawn of Unity Division, was appointed as the commander of the National Front for the Liberation of Syria.[1]

Ideology

In its formation statement, the group supported the Syrian people's "right to self-determination" and rejected ideas that "contradict the interests of the revolution". It also rejected foreign involvement in the Syrian Civil War that are not consistent with the group's goals, and called on all opposition militias and political bodies in the region to unite.[2] A number of the group's units were part of the Southern Front.

Member groups

The groups in italic were part of the Southern Front. See Southern Front former groups for additional information.

  • Supporters of Islam Front[4]
  • Martyr Majid al-Khatib Brigade
  • Beit Sahem Hawks Brigade
  • Soldiers of Asima Battalion
  • Dawn of Unity Division
  • 16th Special Forces Division
  • Golan Hawks Brigade
  • Desert Hawks Brigade
  • Unity of Houran Battalions Brigade
  • Sabtain Martyrs Brigade
  • Saladin Division
  • Shield of the Nation Brigade[5]
  • Damascus Martyrs Brigade
  • Qadisiya Division[6]
  • Revolutionary Commando Division
  • Freemen of the South Brigade[7]
  • 1st Commando Division
    • Houran Plains Commandos Brigade
    • Southern Commandos Brigade
    • Ahmed Khalaf Brigade
    • Saqr Hawran Brigade
  • Ahbab Omar Brigade
  • Thunder Brigade
  • Al-Musayfirah Martyrs Brigade
  • 56th Infantry Brigade[8][9]
  • Western Miliha Martyrs Brigade[10]
  • al-Raya Brigade[11]
  • 1st Storm Brigade
  • Houran Brigade
  • Swords of Victory Brigade
  • Punishment Brigade
  • Lions of the Euphrates Gathering[12]
  • Martyr Abu Mansur al-Amel Brigade
  • Kafar Shams Martyrs Brigade
  • Free Golan Brigade
  • Golan Commando Brigade
  • Special Tasks Brigade
  • Shield of the Revolution Brigade[13]
  • Free Yarmouk Brigade
  • Supporters of Justice Union[14]
    • Soldiers of the Levant Brigade
    • Al-Qumain Martyrs Brigade
    • Al-Omran Brigade
  • Revolutionary Commando Battalion
  • al-Luj Hawks Brigade
  • al-Naimi Commando Brigade
  • Lions of War Battalion
  • Al-Battar Brigade
  • Badia Martyrs Brigade
  • Khalid ibn al-Walid Battalion[15]
  • Bani Sakhr Battalion
  • Anas ibn Malik Battalion
  • Martyr Abu al-Zahra
  • Martyr Ahmad al-Ahir
  • Othman Bin Affan
  • Lions of Clans
  • Al-Naser
  • Martyrs of al-Ghab
  • Martyrs of Baarbo
  • Men of God
  • Hawks of al-Twina
  • Omar ibn al-Khattab
  • Wolves of Shaabsho
  • Free Euphrates Brigades
  • Revolutionary Council of Clans[16]
    • Union of Tribal Council
    • Army of Tribes
    • Army of Conquerors
    • Kings of Land
    • South Detachments

See also

References
  1. "(The National Front for the Liberation of Syria) to choose its leader". All4Syria. 17 August 2017.
  2. "South of Syria .. The merger of 11 factions in the "National Front for the Liberation of Syria"". Zaman al-Wasl. 22 July 2017.
  3. "SYRIAN REVOLUTIONARY FRONT ANNOUNCES NEW STRUCTURE AND FORMATION OF 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION". Syria's Tomorrow. 31 July 2017.
  4. "Free army factions in the south announce the formation of the "National Front for the Liberation of Syria"". El-Dorar al-Shamia. 22 July 2017.
  5. mofakher hayik (24 July 2017). "الثورة السورية(4)" – via YouTube.
  6. "A new military merger south of Syria". Baladi News Network. 29 July 2017. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  7. "New factions in the south join the (National Front for the Liberation of Syria)". All4Syria. 28 July 2017.
  8. syrian nlfs (31 July 2017). "بيان انضمام اللواء 56مشاة الى الجبهة الوطنية لتحرير سوريا" – via YouTube.
  9. "الجبهة الوطنية لتحرير سوريا-المكتب الإعلامي". www.facebook.com.
  10. syrian nlfs (1 August 2017). "انضمام لواء شهداء المليحة الغربية الى صفوف الجبهة الوطنية لتحرير سوريا" – via YouTube.
  11. "New factions join the National Liberation Front of Syria". Al Etihad Press. 2 August 2017. Archived from the original on 2 September 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  12. "New military factions join the National Front for the Liberation of Syria". Al-Dorar al-Shamia. 11 August 2017. Archived from the original on 18 December 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  13. "Joining 20 factions of the opposition of the National Liberation Front of Syria". Qasioun News Agency. 14 August 2017.
  14. "The most prominent developments on the Syrian arena". Al-Manar. 14 August 2017.
  15. "Factions and military blocs join the National Front for the Liberation of Syria". Al-Dorar al-Shamia. 28 August 2017. Archived from the original on 31 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  16. "Revolutionary Council of northern Hama and eastern Idlib". Al-Dorar al-Shamia. 27 August 2017. Archived from the original on 27 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.


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