Liberation and Construction Movement

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Liberation and Construction Movement
LeadersHussein al-Hammadi [1]
Dates of operation15 February 2022 [2] –present
Active regions
Ideology Sunni Islamism
Part of Syrian revolution flag.svg Syrian National Army [4]
AlliesThird Legion (Levant Front and Jaysh al-Islam) [5]
OpponentsFlag of Syrian Democratic Forces.svg Syrian Democratic Forces [3]
Hamza Division
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham
Sultan Suleiman Shah Division [5]
Battles and wars Syrian civil war

The Liberation and Construction Movement is a Turkish-backed merger of various groups [2] in Aleppo Governorate, Syria during the Syrian civil war.

Composition

The faction includes Ahrar al-Sharqiya, Lions of the East Army, Division 20 and Suqour al-Sham. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Four Syrian Factions Unite in Liberation and Construction Movement". The Syrian Observer. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  2. 1 2 Lars Hauch (2 June 2022). "Syria's eastern factions unite in the Liberation and Construction Movement: A conversation with the leadership". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  3. 1 2 "13 Members of "Liberation and Construction Movement" Killed in Clashes with "SDF" in Aleppo Countryside". The Levant. 25 November 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "Recent Developments in Syria: Between Military Gains and Future Challenges". Harmoon Center for Contemporary Studies. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Orwa Ajjoub (26 October 2022). "HTS, Turkey, and the future of Syria's north". Middle East Institute . Retrieved 2 February 2025.