Popular Resistance (Daraa)

The Popular Resistance (Arabic: مقاومة شعبية; al-Muqawama al-Shabia) is an insurgent group that operates in Daraa Governorate. 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.[1] The group carries out guerrilla-style attacks on government checkpoints, and security officials.[2]

Popular Resistance
مقاومة شعبية
al-Muqawama al-Shabia
Participant in the Syrian Civil War
ActiveNovember 2018-present[1]
Statusactive
Leadersunknown
SpokespersonSaif al-Horani
Area of operationsDaraa Governorate, Syria
Opponent(s)  Hezbollah
Battles and war(s)Syrian Civil War
  • Daraa Insurgency
  • 2020 Daraa Clashes

References

  1. "Syria war: Who is behind the anti-regime attacks in Daraa?". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. "Syria deploys soldiers to Daraa amid pro-revolution rallies". Middle East Monitor. Retrieved 14 May 2020.


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