Popular Resistance (Daraa)

The Popular Resistance (Arabic: مقاومة شعبية; al-Muqawama al-Shabia) is an insurgent group that operates 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, comprised 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 carries 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
Leadersunknown
SpokespersonSaif al-Horani
Dates of operationNovember 2018-present[1]
Active regionsDaraa Governorate, Syria
Statusactive
Opponents
Battles and warsSyrian Civil War

References
  1. "Syria war: Who is behind the anti-regime attacks in Daraa?". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. ""المقاومة الشعبية" في رسالة لأهالي حوران "لن نكرر خطأ الفصائل.. وسنحاسب كل خائن لبلاده دون استثناء"". تجمع أحرار حوران (in Arabic). Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  3. ""المقاومة الشعبية" في درعا: حركة جديدة تتصدى للنظام وتعيد إحياء أهداف الثورة". شبكة جيرون الإعلامية (in Arabic). 27 November 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  4. "وصفت الهجوم بـ"الأعنف من نوعه".. المقاومة الشعبية تهاجم حاجز لقوات الأسد في الصنمين بريف درعا (فيديو)". تجمع أحرار حوران (in Arabic). Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  5. "Syria deploys soldiers to Daraa amid pro-revolution rallies". Middle East Monitor. Retrieved 14 May 2020.


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