The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Deir Ezzor | Sheikh of Iranian-backed Al-Bakarah tribe incites Arab clans to rise up against SDF

The Sheikh of the Iranian-backed Al-Bakara tribe, “Nawaf Al-Bashir,” sent invitations to the sheikhs of the Arab tribes, inciting them to rise up against the Syrian Democratic Forces in the areas under their control in northeastern of Syria. SOHR received a copy of an audio recording from close members to the sheikh, in which he says: “I call upon all of our tribes, freed Deir Ezzor from the despicable Kurds.”
In his speech, he accused SDF and Kurdish forces of working for Israel, and said: “The men who do not freed their area, don’t deserve it”, he also mentioned several historical events of Arab tribes’ resistance to the occupations and their participation in revolutions in the region.
Al-Bashir incited targeting the centers and posts of SDF in areas they control.
Violent clashes erupted near Furn Al-Huwaish in Al-Izba town in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor, between the commandos forces of SDF and members of the military council of Deir Ezzor, which resulted in the injury of a civilian.
The commandos took control of the house of the commander of the military council of Deir Ezzor, “Ahmed Al-Khabil” in Al-Rabidah village in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor.
Today, three members of the military council of Deir Ezzor were killed due to armed clashes erupted between them and Commandos forces of SDF during the past hours, in Al-Rabidah village in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor, amid a military alert among both sides, while the tension is still ongoing in the area.
Meanwhile, a checkpoint of the internal security forces “Asayish” was targeted with RPG shells by members of the military council of Deir Ezzor. No causalities were reported.
Furthermore, Al-Shadadi city, in the southern countryside of Al-Hasakah, and Al-Hawl town, witnessed a curfew and prevention of people from leaving their homes, in conjunction with the ongoing tension between the two sides, After the arrest of Ahmed Al-Khabil (Abu Khawlah), commander of the military council of Deir Ezzor, during his summoning by SDF leadership to Al-Hasakah city, and placing him under house arrest.