Jaysh al-Sunna
| Jaysh al-Sunna | |
|---|---|
| Participant in the Syrian Civil War | |
| Active | 20 March 2015 – present[1] |
| Ideology | Sunni Islam |
| Leaders | Ammar Bouqai[1] |
| Area of operations |
Homs Governorate Idlib Governorate[1] |
| Strength | 500+ fighters[1] |
| Part of |
Army of Conquest[1] Fatah Halab[2] |
| Allies |
Islamic Front al-Nusra Front |
| Opponents |
Syrian Armed Forces National Defense Force |
| Battles and wars | |
The Jaysh al-Sunna is an independent Homs-based rebel group with links to the Free Syrian Army, and is active during the Syrian Civil War. It joined the Army of Conquest on 24 March 2015, and took part in the Second Battle of Idlib. It lost 14 fighters in the battle.[1]
Alleged bombing by the U.S.-led coalition
On 11 August 2015, an ammunition depot and base belonging to the group were allegedly bombed by the U.S.-led anti-ISIL Coalition in the Atme area in the Idlib Governorate. Ten of the group's fighters were killed along with 8 civilians including 5 children. Robert Ford, the former U.S. ambassador to Syria, expressed consternation at why an airstrike was conducted on Jaysh al-Sunna.[4]
On 26 February 2016, Jaysh al-Sunna's branch in Hama merged with Ahrar ash-Sham, though its northern Aleppo branch was not a part of this merger.[5]
Affiliated groups
- Kataeb al-Farouq Homs
- Liwa al-Iman
- Some small units from Homs city and Homs Governorate[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "The Homs tribute to the Idlib liberation battle". 29 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHz9sulUkAAj9pT.png:large
- ↑ "Al Qaeda and allies form coalition to battle Syrian regime in Idlib". Long War Journal. 24 March 2015.
- ↑ Weiss, Michael. "Did the U.S. Just Kill 5 Kids in Syria?". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/archicivilians/status/703321779117359104
