Popular Resistance (Daraa)
The Popular Resistance (Arabic: مقاومة شعبية; al-Muqawama al-Shabia) is an insurgent group that operates in Daraa Governorate.
| Popular Resistance | |
|---|---|
مقاومة شعبية Participant in the Syrian Civil Waral-Muqawama al-Shabia | |
| Active | November 2018-present[1] |
| Status | active |
| Leaders | unknown |
| Spokesperson | Saif al-Horani |
| Area of operations | Daraa Governorate, Syria |
| Opponent(s) |
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| Battles and war(s) | Syrian Civil War
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History
The group was created in November of 2018. It has waged an insurgency against the Syrian Army and intelligence agencies, Iranian-backed militias, and reconciled rebel fighters working with the Syrian government.[2] The group carries out guerrilla-style attacks on government checkpoints, and security officials.[3]
References
- https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/who-behind-anti-regime-attacks-daraa
- "Syria war: Who is behind the anti-regime attacks in Daraa?". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
- "Syria deploys soldiers to Daraa amid pro-revolution rallies". Middle East Monitor. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
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