Alwiya al-Nasr or the Victory Brigades (Arabic: ألوية النصر) is a Syrian rebel group formed by 14 rebel factions in Azaz in an attempt to militarily and politically unite the separated opposition groups in the area. The group's goal aims to prevent the partition of northern Syria and to break the siege of Mare'.[1] Soon after its formation in June 2016 its leaders were arrested by the Levant Front on allegations of cooperating with Russia.[2]
Victory Brigades | |
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ألوية النصر Alwiya al-Nasr | |
Leaders | Ahmed Fattouh[1] |
Dates of operation | 31 May 2016–June 2016 |
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Headquarters | Azaz, Syria |
Active regions | Aleppo Governorate, Syria |
Part of | Free Syrian Army |
Allies | Mare' Operations Room |
Opponents | |
Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War |
References
edit- ^ a b "Commander of the Victory Brigade: we will change the balance of forces in northern Aleppo". Baladi News. 1 June 2016. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Levant Front detains founder of Victory Brigades in the countryside north of Aleppo". ARA News. 8 June 2016. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.