Alwiya al-Furqan
This article is about the Syrian armed group. For the Egyptian jihadist group, see Al Furqan Brigades.
| Criterion Brigades | |
|---|---|
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Alwiya al-Furqan Participant in the Syrian Civil War | |
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Logo of Alwiya al-Furqan | |
| Leaders | Muhammad Majid al-Khatib[1] |
| Area of operations |
Quneitra Governorate Damascus Governorate Daraa Governorate[1] Idlib Governorate[2] Aleppo Governorate |
| Strength | ~2,000[1] |
| Part of |
Tajammu Ansar al-Islam (formerly)[1] Fatah Halab[3] |
| Allies |
Free Syrian Army Islamic Front[1] |
| Opponents | Syrian Armed Forces |
| Battles and wars | |
Alwiya al-Furqan (Arabic: ألوية الفرقان, Criterion Brigades) is an independent rebel group involved in the Syrian Civil War. It claims to be the largest Islamic faction currently operating in Quneitra.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Muhammad Majid al-Khatib: A Rising Leader in the Free Syrian Army". Jamestown Foundation. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ↑ "Assad Regime Loses Idlib to Jabhat al-Nusra and Rebel Offensive". Institute for the Study of War. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Infographic: “Fatah Halab” Military Operations Room – Coalition of 31 Rebel factions". Archicivilians. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "Booby-trapped targeted the rebels before (IS) controls over the town of Sheikh Saad , Daraa". 30 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
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