A rebel faction in the south of Syria refuses to cooperate with al- Fateh Army

SOHR received a copy of a statement issued by the First Army in the south of Syria, where it has confirmed its refusal to cooperate or work with al- Fateh Army. The statement declared that “the First Army affirms its commitment to the southern front, and that the greatest achievements is credited to the factions of the Free Army in the southern front. We also affirm not to cooperate or work with al- Fateh Army”.   

 

Yesterday, SHOR received a copy of a footage shows a speaker announcing “establishment of al- Fateh Army in the south” which includes some Islamic factions such as “the Islamic movement of Ahrar ak- Sham and Jabhat al- Nusra (al- Qaeda wing in Levant)”. The statement have declared that “ Syria needs the unify of the mujahedeen ranks very much because our country has experienced internal and external challenges that the people of al- Sham have no ability to bear this burden due to the conflict and disunion. Therefore, the faithful mujahideen must to do their best to unify their ranks. As a response to Allah’s orders, to support the weak and in the belief that the unite of military efforts and ranks for the way of Allah is the most important need we congratulate the Islamic Ummah on Ramadan, and we promise out people in the south of establishing al- Fateh Army that includes Ahrar al- Sham Movement, Jabhat al- Nusra, Fath al-Sham Coalition, Ihyaa al- Jihad Brigade, Mujhedi Nawa Gathering, Asoud al- Tahid Brigade, Ansar al- Haqa Brigade and the Islamic brigade of al- Omarein.

 

“This army is going to be as spearhead in repelling the oppressive enemy, helping the weak and releasing the female and male detainees from the jails of criminal tyrants. We call upon all the free and faithful mujahideen to join their brothers”, the speaker concluded the statement.