National Front for the Liberation of Syria
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Not to be confused with National Alliance for the Liberation of Syria or National Front for Liberation.
The National Front for the Liberation of Syria (Arabic: الجبهة 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]
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National Front for the Liberation of Syria | |
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الجبهة الوطنية لتحرير سوريا | |
Leaders | Muhammad Sufian Hassan[1] |
Dates of operation | 22 July 2017 – present |
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Ideology | Syrian nationalism[2] |
Size | 100+ officers, along with other members (initial strength)[3] |
Part of | Free Syrian Army |
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Battles and wars | Daraa offensive (June–July 2018) |
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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]