Syrian Brigade Party | |
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| Leader | Malik Abu Khair[1] |
| Founded | 7 July 2021[2] |
The Syrian Brigade Party is a Syrian political party.
History
It was reportedly formed by foreign members who were opposed to the Assad regime.[3]
The group's military wing, the Anti-Terrorism Force, was also established. Its mission was to "control chaos and protect Suwayda."[2] The group was dismantled in June 2022,[4] following an attack on the group by the National Defence Forces, Hezbollah, the Syrian Arab Army, as well as Druze and Bedouin fighters.[5]
The military wing was re-established around July 2025[6] and became part of the National Guard the following month.[7]
Organization
The party includes different political offices, including party branches, an office for "civil affairs", a "women's office", civil defense and an armed branch known as the Anti-Terrorism Force.[8]
Policies
In an interview with Syria Direct, the head of the party, Malik Abu Khair, confirmed that the party was in favor of federalism.[9]
References
- ^ "Who Is Behind Funding the 'Counter-Terrorism Forces' in Suwayda, Syria?". Alestiklal. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ a b Hardan, Mohamed (18 July 2021). "New Druze political party, military faction take shape in Suwayda". Al Monitor. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ al-Jeratli, Khaled (18 August 2021). "Would rising tension in As-Suwayda lead to autonomy?". Enab Baladi. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Al Nofal, Walid (15 June 2022). "In Suwayda, 'organized gangs' serve as an arm of Damascus and violence threatens to ignite interfamilial conflicts". Syria Direct. Translated by Mateo Nelson. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ Eid, Ali; al-Jeratli, Khaled; Ibrahim, Hassan (5 July 2022). ""Wait for the next": Iran warns As-Suwayda residents as 'next' can exceed reprisals". Enab Baladi. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ al-Kanj, Sultan (19 July 2025). "Sweida's Druze, Bedouin Tribes Locked in Historic Grievances". Asharq Al-Awsat. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "Sweida announces formation of unified national army under name "National Guard"". Hawar News Agency. 23 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ Khoury, Issam (12 December 2023). "Al-Liwaa party: Between Reality and Rumors". Czech Slovak Institute of Oriental Studies. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ Al Nofal, Walid (18 January 2023). "Disputes between Suwayda's Men of Dignity and Laith al-Balous: A son searching for his father's legacy?". Syria Direct. Translated by Mateo Nelson. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
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