Polity Islamist Rebels (Syrian Civili War)

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Generic term referring to Islamist rebels that are not affiliated to the Islamic State during the Syrian Civil War.

Establishment

  • October 2012: On 11 October, rebels recaptured Darkush.
  • October 2012: Rebels recaptured Azmarin after a three-day siege.
  • December 2012: In late December 2012, during the Syrian civil war, Islamist rebel fighters from the al-Nusra Front took over large parts of the town of Ma'an.

Chronology

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1. Arab Spring

Initially a series of anti-government protests and revolts across the Arab world, it soon evolved into a series of wars. The wars caused by the revolts are sometimes referred to as the Arab Winter.

1.1. Syrian Civil War

Is an ongoing civil war in Syria between the government (the Syrian Arab Republic) and several factions. The civil war started in 2011 with protests, part of the wider Arab Spring, caused by discontent with the Syrian government.

1.1.1. Daraa Governorate Theatre of War

Is the theatre of war in the Daraa Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.

1.1.1.1. Battles in Nawa

Were a series of battles in and around Nawa, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • November 2014: Islamic battalions and the al-Nusra Front took over the city of Nawa, after violent clashes against regime forces.
  • July 2018: At end of July 2018, the Syrian army regain control of the city Nawa after the rebels surrender all of their territory in the Daraa province to government.

1.1.1.2. 2018 Southern Syria offensive

Was a military operation launched by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies against the rebels and ISIL in Southern Syria, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • August 2018: Syrian government gains during the 2018 Southern Syria offensive.

1.1.2. Idlib Governorate

Is the theatre of war in the Idlib Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.

1.1.2.1. Battles in Jisr al-Shughur

Were a series of battles in and around Jisr al-Shughur, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • April 2015: Jisr al-Shughur was captured in 2015 by an alliance of Salafist insurgents, including al-Qaeda's al-Nusra Front, Ahrar al-Sham, and the Turkistan Islamic Party during the Syrian Civil War.

1.1.2.2. Battles in Saraqib

Were a series of battles in and around Saraqib, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • July 2017: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took Saraqib from Ahrar al-Sham.
  • February 2020: The Syrian Army captured part of Saraqib.

1.1.2.3. Battles in Maarrat al-Nu'man

Were a series of battles in and around Maarrat al-Nu'man, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • January 2013: The regime recaptured Maarrat al-Nu'man.
  • March 2016: In 2016, the town of Maarrat al-Nu'man came under the control of HTS.
  • January 2020: Government forces take control of Maarat Al-Numan and its surroundings.

1.1.2.4. Battles in Khan Shaykhun

Were a series of battles in and around Khan Shaykhun, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • October 2014: From the end of October 2014 the city of Khan Shaykhun was the main stronghold of Jabhat al-Nusra.
  • August 2019: The rebel and Islamic factions including jihadi groups like a Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have withdrawn from Khan Shaykhun.

1.1.2.5. Battles in Idlib City

Were a series of battles in and around Idlib City, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • March 2015: The rebel coalition Jaish Al-Fatah captured Idlib City.

1.1.2.6. Battles in Ariha

Were a series of battles in and around Ariha, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • May 2015: The Army of Conquest captured Ariha from government forces.
  • February 2018: The Syrian Liberation Front captured Ariha from Tahrir al-Sham.

1.1.2.7. Battles in Sarmin

Were a series of battles in and around Sarmin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • January 2013: Sarmin falls under islamist control.

1.1.2.8. Battles in Azmarin

Were a series of battles in and around Azmarin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • October 2012: Rebels recaptured Azmarin after a three-day siege.

1.1.2.9. Battles in Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing

Were a series of battles in and around Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • December 2013: By early December 2013, fighters from the Islamic Front ousted Free Syrian Army (FSA)-aligned fighters from the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing.

1.1.2.10. Battles in Darkush

Were a series of battles in and around Darkush, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • October 2012: On 11 October, rebels recaptured Darkush.

1.1.2.11. Battles in Harem

Were a series of battles in and around Harem, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • November 2014: By late 2014, Harem had become the local headquarters for al-Nusra Front.

1.1.2.12. Northwestern Syria offensive

Was a military offensive by the Syrian Government against rebel forces in the Latakia, Idlib and Hama Governatorates during the Syrian Civil War.

1.1.3. Hama Governorate Theatre of War

Is the theatre of war in the Hama Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.

1.1.3.1. Battles in Ma'an

Were a series of battles in and around Ma'an, in the Hama Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • December 2012: In late December 2012, during the Syrian civil war, Islamist rebel fighters from the al-Nusra Front took over large parts of the town of Ma'an.
  • October 2016: The town of Ma'an was liberated by the Syrian Arab Army.

1.1.3.2. Battles in Suran

Were a series of battles in and around Suran, in the Hama Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • August 2016: Jund al-Aqsa and allies captured Suran on the road between Aleppo and Damascus.
  • October 2016: The army recaptures the town of Suran.

1.1.4. Raqqa Governorate Theatre of War

Is the theatre of war in the Raqqa Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.

1.1.4.1. Battles in Raqqa City

Were a series of battles in the city of Raqqa, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • March 2013: In March 2013, during the Syrian Civil War, Islamist jihadist militants from Al-Nusra Front and other groups (including the Free Syrian Army) overran the government loyalists in the city during the Battle of Raqqa and declared it under their control.
  • January 2014: ISIL took complete control of Raqqa.

1.1.5. Aleppo Governorate

Is the theatre of war in the Aleppo Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.

1.1.5.1. Battles in Tell Rifaat

Were a series of battles in and around Tell Rifaat, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • February 2014: In January 2014, resistance fighters, mainly members of the Islamic Front, defeated ISIS militants in Tell Rifaat.
  • February 2016: Tell Rifaat was taken by the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG)-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

1.1.5.2. Battles in Khanasir

Were a series of battles in and around Khanasir, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • August 2013: The Islamist rebels of Ahrar al-Sham seized the town of Khanasir.
  • October 2013: Syrian government troops seized the town of Khanasir.

1.1.6. Al-Hasakah Governorate Theatre of War

Is the theatre of war in the al-Hasakah Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.

1.1.6.1. Battles in Al-Shaddadah

Were a series of battles in and around Al-Shaddadah, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • February 2013: The city of Al-Shaddadah was attacked by the al-Nusra Front in the February 2013 Battle of Shaddadi and was captured three days later.
  • July 2013: It's the Islamic State's turn to take over the city of Al-Shaddadah and drove out the Al Nusra front.

1.1.7. 2024 Syrian opposition offensives

Was a major offensive by a coalition of Syrian revolutionary factions. It eventually resulted in the Fall of the Assad Regime and the Creation of the Syrian transitional government.

  • November 2024: Islamist and nationalist rebel forces united into the Military Operations Command. The group is considered a polity in the model from November 27th, 2024, when it launched an offensive against pro-Assad forces.

Disestablishment

  • November 2024: Islamist and nationalist rebel forces united into the Military Operations Command. The group is considered a polity in the model from November 27th, 2024, when it launched an offensive against pro-Assad forces.

Selected Sources

  • Daraa 2018 gif. Wikipedia. Retrieved on 7 Aptril 2024 on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Daraa_2018_gif.gif
  • https://www.aljazeera.net/news/2024/11/27/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%B9