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Civilians and activists in the rebel-held province say the decision to send Turkey-backed rebels to fight against Haftar is a mistake (Photo Source AFP). By Harun al-Aswad Turkey's decision to transfer Syrian rebels to Libya has triggered discontent in Idlib - as the Syrian government and its Russian allies pound the country's last remaining rebel stronghold. … Continue reading For Syrians in Idlib, the road to Damascus does not pass through Libya →

Sultan Murad Division, Suqour al-Sham Brigades and Faylaq al-Sham among the armed groups to be deployed in North Africa (Photo source AFP). By Ragip Soylu, Harun al-Aswad  Turkey will deploy Syrian rebel fighters in Libya to fight against the forces of Khalifa Haftar, sources told Middle East Eye on Friday. Ankara had already reached out to several … Continue reading Turkey to send Syrian rebel fighters to battle Haftar in Libya →

Defections and splits among militant groups in Idlib are happening, since the lines between them are more blurred than is realised (Photo Source AFP). By Harun al-Aswad The death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the appointment of a virtually unknown successor could see some fugitive Islamic State group fighters seeking a return to the ranks of al-Qaeda-aligned … Continue reading After Baghdadi: Will Islamic State fighters seek return to al-Qaeda? →