Syrian jihadist group, Turkish-backed opposition reportedly consider merger
Turkish-backed Syrian opposition factions have reportedly received instructions to deploy in Idlib soon, amid reports that a merger with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is imminent.
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Syrian opposition media sources are reporting that the Syrian National Army (SNA) affiliated with the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) will be widely deployed in the city of Idlib, in northwestern Syria, which is under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
Enab Baladi website quoted an SNA leader as saying that they have received information that the SNA will deploy in Idlib.