Posted on 01/14/2020 6:45:45 PM PST by Texas Fossil
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights learned that some 260 fighters including a captain of Turkish-backed factions, went to Libya last night to fight alongside the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord forces, sources confirmed that the fighters are all from the “al-Sham Corps” faction, and mostly from Homs city, also 300 fighters of “al-Sham Corps” are being prepared to be transferred after several days to Libya.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitored on the 5th of January 2019 that SOHR sources documented the killing of the first Syrian fighter of those sent by Turkey to Libya, in the ongoing battles in the Libyan capital “Tripoli”. He was killed while fighting in the side of the “Government of National Accord”.
According to information obtained by SOHR; the killed fighter is a member of “Sultan Murad” which is one of the most prominent factions among those sent their fighters to join the war in Libya.
The factions will keep the incident a secret, and will announce the death of the fighter as if being killed in the battles of North Syria, SOHR sources reported.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has been still keeping pace with the developments of Turkey’s plan to transport Syrian fighters to Libya to engage in the ongoing war there. SOHR sources have confirmed that nearly 1000 mercenaries have been already sent to the Libyan territory. Meanwhile, about 1700 recruits are undergoing training courses in the training camps in Turkey.
Also, the recruitment has been continuing widely whether in Afrin or the controlled areas of “Euphrates Shield”.
On December 30, SOHR sources confirmed that the number of conscripts that have been arrived in the Turkish camps to undergo training courses exceeded 1600 mercenaries of the fighters within the Turkish-backed factions of Sultan Murad, Suleiman Shah, and al-Mu’tasim Division.
They were transported from Afrin area after registering their names, at the time when the registration of more fighters widely continues, which means that the operation continues, despite the great focus on it politically and on media.
It is noteworthy that the conscription of mercenaries is a crime according to the international conventions issued by the UN before about 30 years ago.
Yep. Only end to such brutality is what happened to ISIS at the hands of the Kurds and their allies with the help of the Global anti terror Coalition.
“but they’re a propaganda arm”
Where did you get that statement?
I’ve watched this source for a long time. Never found them untruthful. Which is refreshing in the ME.
One man? May be. I don’t discount what you said of his background. Just because Assad might want to kill him, does not mean he practices Propaganda. Assad has a huge Propaganda industry and a lot of foreign fighters helping him.
Yep, Erdoo’s Neo Ottoman wet dream.
Take over the Middle East by force and rule the world.
He is said to have walk around carrying Mein Kampf and spotting passages from it. That came from a friend of his childhood.
I did not know that. Not surprised, Erdogan is totally dedicated to Islam which is explictly antisemitic. It is not a coincidence that Mozlems fought on the side of the Nazi's in WWII.
Yep. They are there.
Yes.
Where did you get that statement?
I’m your huckleberry.
I’ve watched this source for a long time. Never found them untruthful. Which is refreshing in the ME.
The most effective propaganda is going to wrap it self predominately, if not exclusively, in the truth. The key is what parts of the truth do you emphasize and what parts do you leave out?
What’s your take on the alleged chemical attack in Douma?
Libya is now Somalia
I think Putin goes along to get along with Erdogan but he really doesn’t like the Turk and is wise to Erdogans Ottoman Empire ambitions, he’s just figuring ut how he can use erdogan to his advantage. Right now it appears Putin wants to once again play/or pretend the negotiator role, while keeping his own options open, as he did in Syria.
Yes, my friends in the region told me long ago that Putin was always in it for Putin. He was aligned with Iran and Syria, because of the oil. I’m sure he wants the EU as a subservient vassal state. Long ambition for both Germany and Russia. History is full of those wars.
Putin is smart, ruthless and always calculating. But I’m not sure he is “wise” to court such foul allies. There again, Under Obozo we cultivated some really foul Jihadi’s.
Assad is an evil puke (some here defend him for protecting Christians, but the reality is more like Iran, always with their heads down).
But here we are.
Yes, it is bad.
Jihadi’s did it. Probably killed themselves in an accidental release.
Components came from Turkey.
I think we knew the source at the time.
“How was it Obama was allowed under Art 2 (supposedly to protect US natl sec) to conduct missile strikes in 2011 in Libya targeting Gaddafi, but Pres Trump wasn’t allowed under Art 2 to target Soleimani in Iraq who killed 600+ US troops & wounded thousands of others????”
If it weren’t for double standards, they’d have no standards at all.
“Yes, my friends in the region told me long ago that Putin was always in it for Putin.”
Well that would explain why Russia supported the call for a cease fire in Libya, when the jihadis were being pushed back into the Capital City - to give Turkey time to ship jihadis out of Syria, so there are less for Russia and Assad to fight in Syria.
All well and good for Putin, if the International jihadis are the ones sent into the meat grinder. But if turns out that they are conscripting local kids in the territories Turkey controls within Syria, it is not such a good tactic. Newly hardened veteran jihadis will return from Syria eventually, to reinforce the Turkish surrogate security forces in the occupied areas of Syria.
I wonder if Kurds are being conscripted in Efrin?
“Yes, my friends in the region told me long ago that Putin was always in it for Putin.”
Well that would explain why Russia supported the call for a cease fire in Libya, when the jihadis were being pushed back into the Capital City - to give Turkey time to ship jihadis out of Syria, so there are less for Russia and Assad to fight in Syria.
All well and good for Putin, if the International jihadis are the ones sent into the meat grinder. But if turns out that they are conscripting local kids in the territories Turkey controls within Syria, it is not such a good tactic. Newly hardened veteran jihadis will return from Syria eventually, to reinforce the Turkish surrogate security forces in the occupied areas of Syria.
I wonder if Kurds are being conscripted in Efrin?
Some have proposed that the SOHR is affiliated with British Intelligence Services.
I had not heard that. But it is possible. They are well connected to our N. Syrian allies. And are supportive.
Thanks for that info.
I doubt there are any Kurds left in Efrin.
If they are they are with the Kurd forces who regularly eliminate the Jihadi’s. Have not heard as much lately, but on average there were 10-15 per week at a point.
Kurds in Efrin area are not going to leave this battle. And the ones near Kobani will be the same during Turkey/Russia operation. Turkey is systematically ethnic cleansing now in the area around Kobani. There will be Jihadi Turk Militia and possibly Russian troops that will be eliminated there.
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