Syria, coalitions of pro-Turkey militias finance themselves on the population
In the area of Idlib and Aleppo, taxes on civilians are increasing. In the east, however, the thefts of livestock begin. Goal: survival.
Syria, militias in the North are preparing for Coalitions war by making money on the population
Peasants extorted by al-Sham Corps and Sultan Murad in Afrin and Aleppo. The AZM wants to strengthen and cut resources to the SLF.
Syria, Turkey begins to worry about militia coalitions in the north
Ankara sends urgent reinforcements to posts in Idlib as far as the Aleppo border. It fears that TAF could be involved in the SLF-AZM conflict.
Syria, pro-Turkish militias in the north create two rival maxi alliances
The first is the SLF and is made up of anti-HTS factons. The second is the AZM, loyal to the Qaedist group. There is a risk of large-scale conflict in the area.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias defect en masse in Afrin to not work with HTS
Their leaders just signed an alliance with the Qaedist group. The episode confirms the escalation of the internal war between the factions.
Syria, Russia attacks HTS and allied militias in Idlib
New targeted air strikes on al-Bara (Zawiya). Meanwhile, the SAA responds to rebel bombings on its posts. The conflict in the region intensifies.
Syria, HTS decrees an amnesty to gain consensus among the population
The measure, however, doesn’t cover political prisoners and opponents, alleged ex “ISIS terrorists". Local inhabitants protest in the streets of Idlib.
Syria, the Al-Hamza Division imposes protection money on Aleppo population
The pro-Turkey militia introduces the "tax" to compensate for the stop of aid by Ankara. Who do not pay is subject to theft and attacks.
Syria, battle between pro-Turkey militias in Aleppo for commercial streets
Liwaa Shamar, controlled by the al-Hamza Division, clashed with al-Jabha al-Shamiya and Ahrar al-Sham al-Islamiyah in al-Sokariyah.
Syria, new clashes between pro-Turkey militias in Aleppo
Battle between “Jaish al-Nokhba” and “Soqour al-Sham” northwest of Afrin. Smaller groups wage war with each other over the few resources left by HTS.