The Popular Resistance (Arabic: مقاومة شعبية; al-Muqawama al-Shabia) was an insurgent group that operated in Daraa Governorate. The group announced itself publicly in November of 2018.[2] Its spokesperson Saif al-Hourani described Popular Resistance as "an extension of the Syrian revolution that has never separated from it." Popular Resistance's stated goal is to topple the government and expel pro-government militias from the country.[3] The group, composed mainly of former Free Syrian Army fighters and men facing military conscription, has waged an insurgency against the Syrian Army and intelligence agencies, Iranian-backed militias, and reconciled rebel fighters working with the Syrian government.[1] The group carried out guerrilla-style attacks on government positions such as checkpoints, and targets officials and soldiers in assassinations.[4][5]
| Popular Resistance | |
|---|---|
| مقاومة شعبية al-Muqawama al-Shabia | |
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| Leaders | unknown |
| Spokesperson | Saif al-Horani |
| Dates of operation | November 2018–2020[1] |
| Active regions | Daraa Governorate, Syria |
| Status | inactive |
| Opponents | |
| Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War |
References
edit- ^ a b "Syria war: Who is behind the anti-regime attacks in Daraa?". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ ""المقاومة الشعبية" في رسالة لأهالي حوران "لن نكرر خطأ الفصائل.. وسنحاسب كل خائن لبلاده دون استثناء"". تجمع أحرار حوران (in Arabic). 22 November 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ ""المقاومة الشعبية" في درعا: حركة جديدة تتصدى للنظام وتعيد إحياء أهداف الثورة". شبكة جيرون الإعلامية (in Arabic). 27 November 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "وصفت الهجوم بـ"الأعنف من نوعه".. المقاومة الشعبية تهاجم حاجز لقوات الأسد في الصنمين بريف درعا (فيديو)". تجمع أحرار حوران (in Arabic). 25 November 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Syria deploys soldiers to Daraa amid pro-revolution rallies". Middle East Monitor. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
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