Talk:Armed factions in the Syrian civil war

Latest comment: 22 minutes ago by Historyguy1138 in topic Ukrainian Special Forces in Syria

Deir-ez Zor Sharia Court

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Rebels are alredy wipeout from Deir-ez Zor so why that group is still on the list? It´s not exist anymore. It´s fighters are ded or prisons of Islamic State. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.113.250.26 (talkcontribs) 17:01, 24 August 2014

Deir ez-Zor clashes (2011–present) [1] [2] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.113.250.26 (talkcontribs) 00:45, 25 August 2014

Supporters not within scope

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Why are supporters listed in an article specifically about "armed groups", in other words belligerents?

Reclassification of HTS.

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In my opinion (supported by the evidence below), Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite its lineage/historic affiliation with Al-Qaeda/Al-Nusra, should be moved from the 'Al-Qaeda and affiliates' section, perhaps to the 'Syrian opposition and allies' section.

The following article published on 8 Dec 2024 gives an interesting insight into the HTS leader and the future of Syria: https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-pm-says-ready-work-new-leadership-chosen-people

It advises that the leader of the HTS ordered forces not to approach official institutions in Damascus, saying they would remain under the prime minister until they were "officially" handed over. He said they're willing to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the Syrian people, and that they're "ready for any handover procedures".

Similarly this article from the Washington Post is on the whole quite positive: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/06/aleppo-christians-syria-rebel-offensive-assad/

It states: 'HTS broke ties with the global jihadist movement in 2016 and has tried in the years since to convince Syrians that it has renounced its radical, repressive roots... Its leader has attempted to reassure minorities, making public appearances with Christian and Druze leaders, but in areas it controls the group has also confiscated land and restricted religious practices among non-Muslims... [In Aleppo], the group has encouraged civil servants to continue their work and has offered amnesty to government soldiers... So far, the rebels have upheld their promises to respect people of all faiths, the Christian resident said. “They are not harassing anyone; they’re helping people out.”... Boutros Kassis, archbishop of the Syriac Orthodox Church in Aleppo... [said] that rebels have allowed residents to set up Christmas trees and celebrate the feast of Saint Barbara, a local holiday... Pastor Zani Bakr, a Kurdish Christian, said one of his parishioners was told by rebels to put on a hijab. “She told them she was Christian, and they politely told her to wear one the next time she goes out,” he said... the economic situation in the city was already dire before HTS moved in, and is quickly getting worse...HTS is filling in the gaps where it can, residents said, distributing bread to those who need it...' MathewMunro (talk) 14:38, 8 December 2024 (UTC)Reply

Should this article list the United States to be on Israel's side?

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Pinging @Hinga toka because they claim that the United States helped Israel invade Syria.

Should it be listed? Im very confused as the cites that they put are not really related to this war, and no government official of the United States have said that they support Israel in this civil war. 🗽Freedoxm🗽 (talk) 03:42, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply

I think they should. Firstly the US is Israels biggest arms supplier excluding Israel itself thus the US should at the very least appear as a non combatant supporter. In addition in Bidens latest statement he did officially mention supporting Syria's mention including Israel specifically. You could make the argument that this also means the US is also on Jordans side but it dose not detract from their support of Israel, since Jorden itself is not on the list but Israel is it makes sense to have the us listed as a backer as Biden did make an official statement. In addition the white house has made previous statements saying they have given Israel Intel on targets in Syria during the duration of the war thus it once again should appear as a supporter. Hinga toka (talk) 03:57, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply
Alright, but I will need more people to participate in order to close this, as this is not yet a consensus and this topic is controversial. 🗽Freedoxm🗽 (talk) 04:33, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply
I think it should be listed though I believe both Israel and America in this case should be listed in the Post Assad section like in my proposal below. Rather than in the currently existing list in its format that merges Pre and Post Assad. Guillem 001 (talk) 12:25, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply

Opposing Forces Pre and Post the Assad Regime

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I think we need two seperate lists for forces before and after the fall of the Assad regime. This is because of the following reasons: Firstly the opposition forces are no longer algined with one another post the fall of thier unifing foe. Secondly there are organisation that used to exist during the Assad era that have long been disbanded/destroyed and are no longer relevant to the current era. Thirdly new forces have begun to intervene in this new post Assad phase such as Israel for example and more are likely to join in thus to reduce confusion it would be better to slit the list to pre and post Assad to avoid confusion as someone reading this in the near future might mistakenly belive forgien forces entering Syria in the post Asad era were actually fighting the Syrian government thus to preserve the integrity of the information of this page it would be wise to slit the list in two. Guillem 001 (talk) 12:23, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply

Ukrainian Special Forces in Syria

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I am working on updating the Special Operations Forces (Ukraine) Ukraine page, because this year Ukrainian Special Forces have attacked Russian forces in Syria on at least two occasions in part due to Russian recruit of Syrian mercenaries to fight in Ukraine.

I want to add them as a faction, but wondering where to put them. I almost want to put them as their own faction and list them as their own faction specifically opposing Russia, with U.S. support. However HUR's "Khimik" ("Chemist") unit is working alongside the Syrian opposition and not only fighting Russians, but also were targeting forces loyal to the Assad regime.Historyguy1138 (talk) 16:07, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply

If they are not added as thier own faction they should be either under Israel due to being part of the anti Russo-Iranian allianc or under the Opposition forces for the same reason. Guillem 001 (talk) 18:13, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply
Probably the Opposition forces then, because in December 2019, Israel revealed it had an agreement with Russia not to sell arms to Ukraine and Georgia, in exchange for Russia refraining from selling arms to Iran. Russia and Israel have mixed feelings with each other, but it hovers in the Middle. Historyguy1138 (talk) 18:18, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply
That was the case however Israel than sold weapons to Ukraine in response to Russia supporting terrorists that were threatening Israel such as the hoothies. Guillem 001 (talk) 19:20, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply
This is news to me, but makes sense. Still I am not aware of any reports of direct Ukrainian Military support (in Syria) as of yet, though there is evidence that they have been working with the Syrian Rebels and possibly the Kurds.
Again still working on that update. It would not surprise me if the Ukrainians wanted to work with the Israeli's though. Historyguy1138 (talk) 20:03, 9 December 2024 (UTC)Reply