| Ahrar al-Sham Eastern Sector 32nd Division [1] | |
|---|---|
| Leaders | Abu Haidara Abu al-Dahdah [2] |
| Dates of operation | 2011 [3] -June 2024 [4] |
| Headquarters | Ablah, Syria Olan, Syria [5] |
| Part of |  Ahrar al-Sham (2011-2017, 2022 [3] -2024) Syrian National Army
|
| Allies | Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham [9] |
| Opponents | Third Legion (until 2024) [10] [3] |
| Battles and wars | |
Ahrar al-Sham Eastern Sector, also known as the 32nd Division, was an ally of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that was active during the Syrian civil war.
The group originally was part of Ahrar al-Sham, under the name 32nd Division. Members under the leadership of Abu Haidara later relocated to northern Aleppo and became part of the Levant Front in November 2017. [3]
It left the Third Legion in April 2022, [2] following attacks on it by the Levant Front. The 32nd Division returned to Ahrar al-Sham and rebranded as the Ahrar al-Sham Eastern Sector. [3]
The following month, the group reportedly became part of Hayat Thaeroon for Liberation, though the merger was ultimately unsuccessful. [6]
Ahar al-Sham Eastern Sector fought with the Third Legion, [10] as well as the Levant Front and Jaysh al-Islam, in June 2022. [3]
Abu Haidar Maskana aligned himself with the Second Legion of the Syrian National Army, while the faction headed by Abu al-Dahdah al-Manbij aligned with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. Abu Haidar was isolated as a result and the leadership of HTS and Ahrar al-Sham appointed al-Dahdah as "section commander." [2]