Army of Islam (Syria)
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The Army of Islam is a coalition of rebel groups involved in the Syrian civil war. The group's creation was negotiated and spearheaded by Saudi Arabia, who believed that the Al-Nusra Front was gaining too much strength.[1] The major rebel groups involved are Liwa al-Islam, Suqour al-Sham and the Farouq Brigades.[2] The head of the organization is Zahran Aloush, the head of Liwa al-Islam.[1] The coalition was formed on 29 September 2013.[3] The coalition has criticized the Syrian National Coalition, stating that the group should be led by those who are fighting in Syria.[1]
In November 2013, the group captured many jet fighters from the Syrian air force. They then began forming their own air force brigade to combat the Syrian Air Force.[4]
Composition
- Islam Brigades
- Islamic Army Brigades
- The Army of Muslims Brigades
- Sword of Truth Brigades
- Sham Falcons Brigades
- Signs of Victory Brigades
- Conquest of Sham Brigades
- Ghouta shield Brigades
- Siddiq Brigades
- Tawheed Al-Islam Brigades
- South of the Capital Brigades
- Badr Brigades
- Omar bin Abdulaziz Brigades
- Tawheed Soldiers Brigades
- Sword of Islam Brigades
- Omar bin Khattab Brigades
- Muath bin Jabal Brigades
- Farouq Brigades
- Zubayir bin Al-Awam Brigades
- Dhul Nurayin Brigades
- Ansar Brigades
- Hamzeh Brigades
- Air Defense Brigades
- Missile Defense Brigades
- Tank Brigades
- Military Direction Brigades
- Dahir Bebers Brigades
- Sword of Truth 2 Brigades
- Gamloon Warriors Brigades
- Slaves of the Merciful Brigades
- Murabiteen Brigades
- Bedouin Brigades
- Sunnah Supporters Brigades
- Ahul ul Bayt Brigades
- Martyrs of Atarib Brigades
- Coastal Defense Brigades
- Ain Jalout Brigades
- Tawheed Supporters Platoons
- Mujahideen Platoons
- Abu Dujana Falcons Platoons
- Sunnah Platoons
- Ansar Platoons
- Bara’a bin Azab Platoons
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Insight: Saudi Arabia boosts Salafist rivals to al Qaeda in Syria". Reuters. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ "Total of 43 Islamist Groups Unite under Newly Formed "Army of Islam" in Syria". 29 September 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "The Army of Islam Is Winning in Syria". Foreign Policy. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ http://spioenkop.blogspot.de/2013/11/jaish-al-islam-and-her-air-force_3.html
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