Turkish-backed factions outmaneuver Syrian jihadist group in Idlib
The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army in north Syria announced a series of mergers recently, derailing plans by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to seek rapprochement with some of the factions affiliated with the Syrian National Army.
IDLIB, Syria — The Azm Operations Room, which consists of a number of Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) factions, recently announced the merger of six FSA factions with the new Third Legion.
The new formation is expected to be led by Al-Jabha al-Shamiya leader Abu Ahmad Nour.
