Humaydi Daham al-Hadi

Sheikh Humaydi Daham al-Hadi (also Hamidi Daham al-Hadi and Hmeidi Daham al-Jarba) is the current leader in Syria of the Arab tribe of Shammar. In 2014, he was given a role described variously as co-president and co-governor of Jazira canton of Rojava in northern Syria.[1][2][3][4] He has actively promoted the campaign against ISIS, and has been a severe critic of Wahhabism.[1][5]

His son Bandar al-Humaydi is military leader of al-Sanadid Forces.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "SDF plays central role in Syrian civil war" (PDF). IHS Jane's 360. IHS. 20 January 2016. pp. 3–4. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Gupta, Rahila (9 April 2016). "Rojava's commitment to Jineolojî: the science of women". openDemocracy. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Sanadid fighters promote their participation in Wrath of Euphrates". Hawar News Agency. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  4. ↑ Hubbard, Ben (2 November 2015). "New U.S.-backed alliance to counter ISIS in Syria falters". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "New allies in northern Syria don't seem to share U.S. goals". The McClatchy Company. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
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