Daraa insurgency

2018–2021 insurgency in Daraa Governorate, Syria

Insurgency in Daraa

Part of Daraa Governorate campaign of the Syrian civil war
| Date| 23 November 2018 – 5 September 2021
(2 years, 9 months, 1 week and 6 days)

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Location|

the Daraa Governorate and Quneitra Governorate, Syria

Status|  Syrian government victory[1]
Territorial
changes|

* Russian military police and Syrian state security entered Daraa al-Balad; Syrian and Russian flags were raised in the neighborhood[2]
* Low level insurgency continued[3]

Belligerents
Syrian Opposition loyalists

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Ex-rebels in reconciliation zones

Supported by:
5th Corps' 8th Brigade

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5th Corps' 8th Brigade (Occasional clashes)|  Syrian Arab Republic
Commanders and leaders
Walid al-Zahra †[4] (leader of Thuwar al-Sanamayn)
Muhammad Qasim al-Subaihi[5]|  Maj. Gen. Maher al-Assad
(head of the 4th Division)[6]
Maj. Gen. Hossam Louka[7]
Brig. Gen. Louay al-Ali[7]
Brig. Gen. Hamed Makhlouf †[8][9]
Col. Mahmoud Habib †[9]
Units involved

* Popular Resistance (2018–2020)
* Southern Brigades (2019)
* Thuwar al-Sanamayn (2020)

* Syrian Armed Forces
* Syrian Arab Army
* 9th Armoured Division[10]
* 52nd Mechanized Brigade
* 4th Armoured Division[11]
* 5th Armoured Division
* 15th Special Forces Division[12]
* National Defense Forces
* Air Force Intelligence Directorate
* Military Intelligence Directorate
* Reconciled rebels working with the government

Casualties and losses

22+

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40 (Fifth Corps)[13]|

567 killed (since early June 2019)[13]

* 389 government soldiers
* 151 reconciled rebels
* 27 Syrians affiliated with Hezbollah or Iran-backed groups

259 civilians killed (since early June 2019)[13]
Total: 888+ killed (since early June 2019)

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Syrian civil war

Timeline

* Background and causes
* Casualties
* Cities
* Terrorism
* Massacres

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Civil uprising in Syria (March–August 2011)

* Daraa
* Baniyas
* Homs (May–August 2011)
* Talkalakh
* Rastan and Talbiseh
* 1st Jisr ash-Shughur
* Hama
* Latakia

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Start of insurgency in Syria (Sept. 2011 – April 2012)

* Siege of Homs
* 1st Homs offensive
* 1st Idlib Gov.
* Syrian–Turkish border
* Jabal al-Zawiya
* 1st Idlib City
* Saraqib
* 1st Rastan
* Hama Gov.
* Daraa Gov.
* Rif Dimashq Gov.
* 1st Rif Dimashq
* 1st Zabadani
* Douma
* 1st Deir ez-Zor Gov.
* Hatla
* Aleppo Gov.
* Azaz
* 2nd Rastan
* 1st al-Qusayr
* 2nd Idlib Gov.
* Taftanaz

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UN ceasefire; Rebel advances (May 2012 – Dec. 2013)

* 3rd Rastan
* Houla
* 1st Northern Homs
* Al-Haffah
* Al-Qubeir
* Al-Tremseh
* 3rd Idlib Gov.
* 1st Damascus
* Bombing
* 1st Aleppo city
* Anadan
* Menagh Air Base
* Base 46
* Khan al-Assal
* 1st Aleppo offensive
* 2nd Aleppo offensive
* Syrian Kurdistan and Kurdish–Islamist conflict
* Hasaka campaign
* Ras al-Ayn
* al-Yaarubiyah
* Tell Hamis and Tell Brak
* Tell Abyad
* Nubl & Al-Zahraa
* 2nd Rif Dimashq (1st Darayya)
* Abu al-Duhur Airbase
* Quneitra Gov.
* 3rd Rif Dimashq
* 1st Yarmouk camp
* 2nd Darayya
* Darayya & Muadamiyat
* Aqrab
* 1st Hama offensive
* Halfaya
* 1st Safira
* Shadadeh
* 2nd Damascus
* 1st Raqqa Gov.
* 1st Raqqa city
* 1st Daraa offensive
* 4th Rif Dimashq
* Jdaidet al-Fadl
* Tadamon
* Ghouta
* 2nd al-Qusayr
* 3rd al-Qusayr
* Eastern Ghouta
* 2nd Hama offensive
* Bayda and Baniyas
* 1st Latakia offensive
* Ma'loula
* Sadad
* 5th Rif Dimashq
* 1st Qalamoun
* Adra

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Rise of ISIS in 2014

* Inter-rebel conflict
* Northern Aleppo
* Markada
* 1st Deir ez-Zor offensive
* al-Otaiba ambush
* Maan
* Hosn
* Morek
* 2nd Daraa offensive
* 2nd Latakia offensive
* 4th Idlib Gov.
* Al-Malihah
* 2nd Wadi Deif
* 2nd Qalamoun
* Arsal
* 2nd Deir ez-Zor Gov.
* 1st Shaer gas field
* 1st Eastern Syria
* Tabqa Airbase
* 3rd Hama offensive
* 6th Rif Dimashq
* 1st Quneitra
* 1st Kobanî

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U.S.-led intervention, Rebel and ISIL advances (Sept. 2014 – Sept. 2015)

* U.S.-led intervention
* Homs school bombing
* 3rd Daraa offensive
* 2nd Safira
* 2014 Idlib city raid
* Nusra–FSA conflict
* 2nd Shaer gas field
* 1st Al-Shaykh Maskin
* 2nd Deir ez-Zor offensive
* 3rd Aleppo offensive
* An-26 crash
* 4th Daraa offensive
* Southern Syria
* Eastern al-Hasakah offensive
* 1st Sarrin
* Hama/Homs offensive
* Bosra
* 5th Idlib Gov
* 2nd Idlib city
* Al-Fu'ah-Kafriya
* Nasib
* 2nd Yarmouk camp
* 1st Northwestern Syria
* 3rd Qalamoun
* 1st Palmyra
* Western al-Hasakah offensive
* 1st Al-Hasakah city
* Tell Abyad
* Daraa/As-Suwayda
* 2nd Quneitra
* 2nd Sarrin
* 5th Daraa
* 2nd Al-Hasakah city
* 2nd Kobanî
* 4th Aleppo offensive
* 2nd Zabadani
* 2nd Palmyra
* Al-Ghab
* 1st al-Qaryatayn
* Douma market
* 7th Rif Dimashq
* Kuweires offensive

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Russian intervention (Sept. 2015 – March 2016)

* Russian intervention
* 3rd Quneitra
* 2nd Northwestern Syria
* 3rd Latakia offensive
* Su-24 shootdown
* 5th Aleppo offensive
* al-Hawl
* 2nd Homs offensive
* 6th Aleppo offensive
* 4th Hama offensive
* Tell Tamer
* Tishrin Dam
* 2nd Al-Shaykh Maskin
* al-Qamishli bombings
* Orontes River
* 3rd Deir ez-Zor offensive
* 1st Sayyidah Zaynab
* 7th Aleppo offensive
* 1st Ithriyah-Raqqa
* Al-Shaddadi
* Homs bombings
* 2nd Sayyidah Zaynab
* Khanasir
* 2nd Tel Abyad
* Al-Tanf
* 2nd Al-Qaryatayn
* 3rd Palmyra
* 2nd Maarat al-Nu'man

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Aleppo escalation and Euphrates Shield (March 2016 – February 2017)

* 8th Aleppo offensive
* 6th Daraa
* 9th–11th Aleppo offensives
* Al-Dumayr
* 1st East Ghouta inter-rebel conflict
* 1st Qamishli
* Aleppo bombings
* 8th Rif Dimashq
* 3rd Shaer gas field
* Northern Raqqa
* Jableh & Tartus
* 1st Manbij
* Tokhar
* 2nd Ithriyah-Raqqa
* 9th Rif Dimashq
* 12th–14th Aleppo offensives
* 12th
* 13th
* 14th
* 4th Latakia offensive
* 1st Abu Kamal
* 3rd Qamishli
* Atmeh
* al-Rai
* 3rd Al-Hasakah City
* Operation Euphrates Shield
* Northern al-Bab
* Dabiq
* al-Bab
* 5th Hama offensive
* 1st Western al-Bab
* 1st Eastern Qalamoun
* September bombings
* 4th Quneitra
* Deir ez-Zor airstrike
* Aleppo aid convoy attack
* 15th Aleppo offensive
* Khan al-Shih
* 1st Idlib inter-rebel conflict
* 2nd Western al-Bab
* 16th Aleppo offensive
* 2nd Raqqa Gov.
* 17th Aleppo offensive
* 4th Palmyra
* Wadi Barada
* 1st Syrian Desert
* Azaz bombings
* 5th Palmyra
* 4th Deir ez-Zor offensive
* 18th Aleppo offensive
* 2nd Idlib inter-rebel conflict
* 7th Daraa
* Qaboun
* 8th Daraa

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Collapse of the Islamic State in Syria (Feb. – Nov. 2017)

* Eastern Homs offensive
* al-Jina mosque
* 6th Hama offensive
* Tabqa
* Khan Shaykhun
* US Shayrat strike
* Aleppo bus bombing
* April 2017 Turkish airstrikes
* 2nd East Ghouta inter-rebel conflict
* 2nd Syrian Desert
* Maskanah
* East Hama
* 2nd Raqqa city
* 9th Daraa
* Southern Raqqa
* Iranian Deir ez-Zor strike
* Ja'din
* Jobar
* 5th Quneitra
* Central Syria
* 3rd Idlib inter-rebel conflict
* 4th Qalamoun
* 3rd Deir ez-Zor Gov.
* 2nd Eastern Syria
* 5th Deir ez-Zor offensive
* Euphrates Crossing
* Mayadin
* 2nd Abu Kamal
* 7th Hama offensive

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Rebels in retreat and Operation Olive Branch
(Nov. 2017 – Sep. 2018)

* 3rd Northwestern Syria
* Eastern Syria insurgency
* Atarib
* Harasta
* Beit Jinn
* 3rd Syrian Desert
* 6th Deir ez-Zor offensive
* 1st Southern Damascus
* Olive Branch
* Afrin
* SDF insurgency
* Khasham
* Feb 2018 Israel–Syria incident
* 10th Rif Dimashq (Douma)
* 4th Idlib inter-rebel conflict
* 2nd Southern Damascus
* U.S.-led missile strikes
* 2nd Northern Homs
* 2nd Eastern Qalamoun
* 3rd Southern Damascus
* Deir ez-Zor SAA-SDF clashes
* House of Cards
* 1st As-Suwayda
* 2nd Southern Syria
* 2nd As-Suwayda
* 3rd As-Suwayda
* 2nd Qamishli

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Idlib demilitarization
(Sep. 2018 – April 2019)

* Idlib demilitarization
* 5th Idlib inter-rebel conflict
* 1st Israeli missile strikes
* 2nd Iranian strike
* Northern border clashes
* Daraa insurgency
* Manbij bombing
* Baghuz Fawqani
* U.S. airstrike

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First Idlib offensive, Operation Peace Spring, & Second Idlib offensive (April 2019 – March 2020)

* 4th Northwestern
* Tell Rifaat
* Raqqa & Azaz
* Hass
* 2nd Israeli missile strikes
* Peace Spring (2nd Ras al-Ayn)
* Kayla Mueller
* Northern bombings
* 3rd Israeli missile strikes
* Qah
* 5th Northwestern
* Balyun
* Spring Shield
* 2nd U.S. missile strikes
* 10th Daraa

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Idlib ceasefire (March 2020 – Nov. 2024)

* 6th Idlib inter-rebel conflict
* Ayn Issa
* Qamishli & Al-Hasakah
* 4th Israeli missile strikes
* 3rd Qamishli
* 11th Daraa
* 7th Idlib inter-rebel conflict
* 3rd Al-Hasakah city
* 1st Aleppo inter-rebel conflict
* Jabal al-Bishrī
* 2nd Aleppo inter-rebel conflict
* Claw-Sword
* Northwestern clashes
* 3rd U.S. missile strikes
* 2nd Northern clashes
* Deir ez-Zor clashes
* 3rd Northern clashes
* Homs drone strike
* Israel–Hezbollah conflict (Iranian consulate airstrike)
* February 2024 airstrikes
* Anti-Turkish riots
* Masyaf raid

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Opposition offensives and Assad overthrown (Nov. – Dec. 2024)

* Opposition offensives
* 2nd Aleppo city
* Hospital strike
* 8th Hama offensive
* 19th Aleppo offensive
* 7th Deir ez-Zor offensive
* 3rd Homs offensive
* 6th Palmyra
* Al-Mustariha strike
* 3rd Southern Syria
* 3rd Damascus
* Fall of the Assad regime

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Transitional government (Dec. 2024 – present)

* Northeastern
* 2nd Manbij
* 2nd Kobani
* 20th Aleppo offensive
* Israeli invasion of Syria
* Damascus airstrikes
* Hezbollah–Syria clashes
* Assadist insurgency
* 1st Western clashes
* 12th Daraa
* 2nd Western clashes
* Syrian Alawites massacres
* Druze insurgency
* Jaramana
* 4th Southern Syria
* Syrian Druze massacres
* 5th Southern Syria
* Mar Elias Church attack

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Syrian War spillover and international incidents

* Lebanon spillover
* Lebanese–Syrian border
* Sidon
* Iranian embassy bombing
* North Lebanon clashes

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* Syrian–Turkish border incidents
* Turkish F4 shootdown
* Reyhanlı bombings
* Turkish occupation of northern Syria
* Kurdish riots

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* Jordanian–Syrian border incidents

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* Israeli–Syrian ceasefire line
* February 2018 incident
* May 2018 incident

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* Iraqi–Syrian border incidents
* Akashat
* al-Shabah
* Western Nineveh
* Western Iraq

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* Spillover in Iran
* 2017 Tehran attacks
* 2017 Deir ez-Zor missile strike
* 2024 Iranian airstrikes in Syria

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* Spillover in Turkey
* Russian Su-24 shootdown
* Andrei Karlov
* Balyun airstrikes
* Kafr Takharim airstrikes

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* Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy war

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* Spillover in Europe

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Foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war

Foreign intervention on behalf of Syrian Arab Republic

* Russian involvement
* 2015 intervention
* Iranian intervention
* 2017 missile strike
* 2012 Hezbollah involvement

Foreign intervention in behalf of Syrian rebels

* Foreign rebel fighters
* Turkish involvement
* Turkey–Islamic State conflict
* Tomb of Suleyman Shah relocation
* Euphrates Shield
* 2017 airstrikes
* Idlib Governorate operation
* Afrin operation
* 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria
* Israel's role

U.S.-led intervention against ISIL

* US intervention
* Timeline
* List of attacks
* 2014 rescue operation
* May 2015 raid
* 2017 missile strikes
* Qatari involvement
* Jordanian intervention
* Operation Martyr Muath
* Lebanon's role
* Saudi involvement
* April 2018 missile strikes
* Dutch involvement
* German intervention
* French intervention
* Australian intervention
* UK intervention

The Daraa insurgency was a conflict waged against the Syrian government and allies by various anti-government forces in Daraa Governorate as part of the Syrian civil war. Insurgent activity began in late 2018, but drastically increased the following year. Over 1,200 attacks occurred in the year after June 2019, when the insurgency intensified.[13][14] Tensions between reconciled rebels and the Syrian government would lead to heavy armed clashes between the two sides in 2020 and 2021. The conflict ended with the victory of government forces in 2021.[1]

## Background

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Map of reconciliation areas in Daraa governorate, from July 2018-late February 2020

Following the 2018 offensive that brought Daraa and Quneitra under control of the Syrian Arab Army, many rebels forces in the area agreed to Russian-brokered reconciliation deals, in which they laid down their weapons against the Syrian Army.[15] The rebels also handed over their heavy weapons. Most rebels stayed behind, and control various areas in the province, as well as the Daraa Al-Balad subdistrict of the city of Daraa.[16] Those who didn't agree to the terms were sent to rebel held areas in Idlib Governorate by bus, with evacuations taking place in Nawa,[15] as well as Daraa,[17] in what came to be known as the "green buses."[18] However, due to several factors, Daraa became unstable following the conflict. Tensions arose between the Syrian government and the reconciled rebels.[16] Conditions in the province were lackluster. Most people in Daraa live below the poverty line, the poor financial situation has led to high unemployment, especially among youth. Basic services are in terrible condition, due in part to damage from fighting.[19] Economic downturn and lack of security gave rise to crime and tribal justice, fueling the security chaos.[20][21] The presence of foreign groups such as Hezbollah increased these tensions. In addition, forced conscription and arrests fueled anger against the Syrian government.[22][21]

## Factions

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The Popular Resistance was the largest of the opposition groups in Daraa. It was created in 2018, but began extensive operations in 2019.[23] They usually carry out attacks on Syrian Army positions, intelligence agencies, and former rebels and commanders working for the government. The soldiers of former rebel factions which operated with Daraa are present in several towns and cities in the province,[16] and have clashed with government forces on several occasions during military operations against their areas. The Islamic State was also present in Daraa, and had carried out attacks against the Syrian Army.[24]

## Timeline

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### 2018

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Sporadic attacks occurred in the province following its return to government control.

#### September

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* 27 September – Clashes with ISIS militants take place in the town of al-Hara in Northwest Daraa, the first of its kind since July.[25]

#### November

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* 23 November – A soldier in the Syrian Army was assassinated by unknown gunmen in the town of al-Allan.[26]

#### December

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* December – There is an increase in attacks on government forces and collaborators. Such actions included an attack on an army checkpoint in the eastern Karak area,[27] and assassination of two reconciled commanders.[28]

### 2019

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#### January

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Clashes took place on 11 January between the Syrian Army and former rebels in the town of Al-Sanamayn after an attempt was made to arrest a commander of the latter. Unknown gunmen shot a person in the same town the next day. On 16 January, A former fighter was shot in Tariq al-Sadd. The head of al-Msifira township was assassinated. On 21 January, a former rebel commander's house was attacked by men with grenades and small arms.[29] On 31 January, several explosions were heard as gunmen attacked Nahteh checkpoint, one of the largest checkpoints in the countryside, with shells and machine guns, causing Syrian soldiers to withdraw to rear positions.[30]

#### February

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On 4 February, several gunmen attacked an Air Force Intelligence HQ in the town of Da’el.[31] The next day, an opposition group known as the Popular Resistance called on young men to join it in response to government recruitment campaigns, putting the authorities on high alert.[32] On 6 February the Popular Resistance group carried out its first attack of the month, blowing up a checkpoint and killing at least three soldiers.[33] On 14 February, the Popular Resistance assassinated a military intelligence officer in al-Yabudeh.[34] The following day, a reconciliation faction leader was assassinated. On 16 February, between the towns of Sanamayn and Qita, a bus and car were attacked, leading to the deaths of seven soldiers.[35] 18 February – In Sanamayn, the leader of the "People's Committee" was shot.[36] The next day, a former rebel leader was fired upon in his car, wounding him. Gunmen tried unsuccessfully to kill the head of the Muzayrib municipality on the 20th.

On 25 February, a former judge was assassinated in the al-Yabudah court house. On the 28th, grenades were thrown at the cars of one of the godfathers in Al-Karak.[37]

#### March

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On 7 March, gunmen target a reconciled rebel loyal to security forces, injuring him.[38] Two days later, the Sanamayn city council President's car was targeted with a grenade, injuring his daughter.[39] Threats were sent to Ba'ath party officials in the province by Popular Resistance and the "Southern Brigades," another group which emerged in Daraa, on 10 March.[40] The Southern Brigades had reportedly carried out an attack on the Ba'ath Party headquarters in Umm Walad back in February.[41] Demonstrations in Daraa al-Balad took place after a statue of former president Hafez al-Assad was erected in the city, causing anger among the populace.[42] They lasted several days, and demonstrations in other towns such as Tafas.[43] Meanwhile, Popular Resistance attacked an Air Force Intelligence detachment in Al-Mulayha Al-Sharkiyya, killing the chief of the detachment.[44] Multiple attacks took place on a detachment in the town of Da'el with medium weapons and grenades took place on several different days.[45] A relief official affiliated with reconciliation settlements was kidnapped on 30 March.[46] On 31 March, gunmen attacked an army checkpoint in Daraa al-Balad, leading to casualties. The same day, clashes took place between the 5th corps and members of an Air Intelligence checkpoint due to abuses of the latter.[47]

#### April

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On 2 April, gunmen opened fire on a car carrying two reconciled commanders in Bosra al-Harir, injuring one of them severely, while in the town of Sanamayn, a grenade was thrown at a former rebel's house.[48] Attacks took place the next day, when an IED went off in the town of al-Suwar. The same day, a military security member was killed on the road to Khrab al-Shahem. Another was targeted on the same road, with him being injured and his grandson killed. An assassination attempt on a man working with Hezbollah also took place that day.[49] Gunmen attacked an Air Intelligence checkpoint west of Karak on 5 April, and on the 6th, an Air intelligence HQ in al-Msifra town was shot at, leading for government forces to fortify their checkpoints.[50][51] More attack occurred five days later, when, a mosque preacher was assassinated in al-Hrak and the Ba'ath party building in Daraa al-Mahatta, causing material damage.[52] On 20 April, the car of a Ba'ath party official in Sanamayn was damaged by gunfire. On 21 April the Popular Resistance killed an individual in connection with Air Intelligence, and a former fighter was killed the next day.[53]

On 24 April, Popular Resistance carried out a series of attacks on Syrian army checkpoints in the town of Sanamayn, and assassinated a reconciled commander in Muzayrib. Two dead bodies were found on the outskirts, though they could not be identified. An attack by unknown gunmen took place in another part of the province when doctor and his family were attacked at his home, injuring him and his family.[54] five days later Popular Resistance killed a member of Air Intelligence on the road to Adwan town, and a reconciled fighter on the 30th.[55]

#### May

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On 3 May, the Popular Resistance killed a reconciled fighter, and on the 9th, assassinated the commander of the free Syrian Police in the Al-Balad neighborhood, after he reconciled with the government.[56] Further attacks continued on the 23rd, when a former fighter was assassinated in the outskirts of Muzayrib town.[57] The same day, after the arrest of a former commander who joined the Fourth division, other reconciled fighters took over two checkpoints, but withdrew after the commander was released.[58] The Popular Resistance killed a soldier of the Fourth Division three days later in Daraa al-Balad.[59] On the 29th, a former ISIS fighter was assassinated in Tafas, and a day later, in Jasim, two army soldiers were shot and injured after the molestation of two girls in the town.[60]

##### Siege of al-Sanamayn

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On 15 May, the government Criminal Security raided the home of Walid al-Zahra, leader of a rebel group active in the town, to arrest him. His brother and two others were taken.[61] Clashes broke out, and 2 patrol members were killed in the clashes.[62] Following this, the town was put under siege, and movement of people and goods was halted. Further clashes took place on 19 May as Popular Resistance carried out attacks on the Security Box in the town. A civilian was killed after being caught in the crossfire.[63] The next day, reinforcements were brought to the area.[64] On the 22nd, the Central Committee and government forces began negotiations with the government.[65] The Central Negotiations Committee was created by reconciled rebels after the 2018 offensive to negotiate with the Syrian government. After a dignitary meeting with Russian forces, the siege of the town was finally lifted on the 23rd.[66]

#### June

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Popular Resistance intensified its attacks on government forces and supposed collaborators. The Ba'ath Party building in Om Walad village was attacked.[67] Popular Resistance shot a former Ahrar al-Sham commander near Saham al-Goulan.[68] In the town of Nawa, Popular Resistance assassinated Khaled Abu Rukba in front of his house. He was a member of the Central Negotiations Committee, and had joined air intelligence. A soldier was also killed by unknown gunmen in Tafas.[69] Popular Resistance assassinated Abu al-Majd, who was part of an Iranian-affiliated office promoting Shi'ism. A Shia Muslim living in Tafas was killed by known gunmen.[70] During the night of 12 June, Popular Resistance attacked an air intelligence checkpoint on the road between Nahte and Busra al-Harir, killing or injuring all the soldiers. In the Quneitra countryside, a former commander who joined government forces was killed and his brother injured following an attack.[71] More attacks by Popular Resistance and other groups took place in Da'el, Jasim, Nawa, and al-Hirak.[72]

#### July

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On 3 July the first insurgent attack of the month occurred when a soldier of the Fourth division was killed. Two days later an air intelligence checkpoint in Om Walad village was attacked leading to casualties, and two members of air intelligence who were formerly fighters were found dead in the outskirts of al-Shammari.[73] Following more assassinations, a Russian patrol was attacked with an IED.[74] More assassinations and attacks on checkpoints occurred in Mukhtar of Al-Yadudah, Nawa, and other towns. Popular Resistance attacked the Fourth division's Zayzoun Camp with RPGs and machine guns, leading to injuries. Another bombing took place on 17 July, when an IED blew up a military bus travelling between Al-Dahiya neighborhood and Al-Yadudah town, killing and injuring multiple soldiers.[75] The same day near Sheikh Saad, gunmen opened fire on a car, killing a colonel along with his wife and son.[76] A lieutenant and member of the 5th corps would be targeted in the coming days.[77] On 27 July, a suicide bomber detonated a booby trapped car at an air intelligence checkpoint between Al-Harak city and Mulayha al-Atash, killing six soldiers.[78] The same day, hours later, the head of the Ba'ath party branch in Jasim was assassinated.[79] Over the next three days, several attacks were carried out against checkpoints in al-Sanamayn, between Al-Jibayliyah and Ghadir Al-Bustan.[80]

#### August

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Attacks against the Syrian army continued. Clashes took place for hours in the northern areas of al-Sanamayn in the second of August between the Syrian army and gunmen in the north of the city.[81] A number of attacks took place on 8 August. Popular Resistance attacked a military checkpoint in the town of Tasil,[82] two reconciled rebels in the Fourth division were assassinated in Daraa al-Balad, and a member of the republican guard was assassinated in the town of Tel Shihab.[83] Another Republican Guard member was assassinated two days later. A RPG attack in Tafas left several members of a family injured. On the 11th, soldiers on the road to the Jasim hospital were the target of an IED attack, with several injuries reported. In addition, a border guard was killed and another injured when they were attacked by gunmen near Nasib town.[84] The next day, a soldier was assassinated in Sheik Saad.[85] The next attack took place four days later, when two Fourth Division soldiers were killed in the town of Nahj.[86] On the 17th, an Iman who reportedly was a government agent was assassinated in the town of Alam. The municipality chairman of al-Shajrawas targeted two days later, leaving him seriously injured.

It was reported that the Syrian Army reinforced positions and threatened to storm the town of Tafas, blaming the rebels there for the security escalations in the province. Discussions took place between a former opposition commander in the town and the intelligence services. On the 20th, a man working with the security agencies was killed in Nateh.[87] A man working closely with Hezbollah was killed on the 23rd. On the 24th, the chief of the local council in the town of Muzayrib was killed. Unidentified men kidnapped a photographer of a pro-government agency, he was found later with bruises. On the 28th, a Fourth Division soldier was killed in al-Yadudah.[88] On the same day, gunmen carried out an attack on a military checkpoint south of Inkhil, injuring two soldiers.[89]

On the 29th, a person collaborating with the government in the reconciliation area of Nab’ Al-Fawwar village was killed. The same day, three police officers in the town of Masakin Jalin were killed after gunmen opened fire on their car.[90] On 31 August, a minibus belonging to air intelligence was blown up with an IED on the road between western al-Gharya and eastern Karak in the eastern countryside, injuring over 15–17 security officers.[91]

#### September

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On the 1st, gunmen opened fire on the head of the Al-Shajarah municipality, but failed to injure him. He was known for his strong ties to the security agencies and Iranian groups and had been targeted before. On 3 September, unknown gunmen shot and seriously injured a former ISIS fighter working with air intelligence and branch 215 in front of his home in Nawa. On 4 September, an ex-rebel working in military security was assassinated in the town of Om Batnah, in the Quneitra countryside.[92] The same day, an IED was detonated in Zayzoun Camp, where units of the Fourth Division were positioned, injuring a colonel and four soldiers. On 9 September, it was announced that the head of the Air Intelligence branch in Daraa died in his home "under mysterious circumstances." On the 12th, a former opposition leader and reconciliation icon was targeted with an IED, but his condition was unknown. Gunmen carried out an attack in the town of Da'el, killing a member of the Command of the Ba'ath party's Yarmouk branch.[93] On the 17th, unknown gunmen assassinated a Hezbollah fighter and his brother in the town of al-Harak.[94] A bus was blown up in the al-Meftrah area, and two men died from their injuries days later.[95] The next day, a soldier in the 5th corps was assassinated in Daraa al-Balad.[96]

On the 19th, gunmen seriously injured someone working with government security services near al-Amal Hospital in Jasim.[97] On the 20th, gunmen attacked a pro-government militia in Sanamayn, killing an ex-rebel, and an IED blew up a convoy of the 52nd brigade travelling between al-Darah and Skaka.[98] On 22 September, an IED blew up a car travelling between Izra and Bosra al-Harir, injuring a colonel of the 5th division. The next day a security agent was shot in the northern countryside of Daraa, and died later of his injuries.[99] On the 24th, a man working with the security agencies was assassinated in Tel Shihab, and an IED blew up in front of a house in Daraa al-Balad.[100] On 25 September, clashes took place for hours when gunmen attacked the military headquarters of the NDF and Military Security in Sanamayn. One soldier was killed and several others were injured before the attackers fled.[101] The same day. the Mukhtar of Al-Mulayha al-Sharkiyya, known to work with intelligence agencies, was killed in front of his home by unknown gunmen.[102] Unidentified gunmen assassinated a citizen in the Al-Jam’eyya neighborhood of Sanamayn over personal problems.[103] In Tafas, an ex-rebel who joined Air Intelligence was assassinated on the 28th.[104] On 30 September, two gunmen opened fire on a citizen and injured them seriously in the town of Abtaa.[105] An ex-rebel commander who became a commander in the 5th corps was seriously injured in the Yarmouk Basin near Sahem al-Golan,[106] and a rocket launched by government forces to the south of Daraa city landed in a neighborhood of Daraa al-Balad.[107]

#### October

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On 1 October, gunmen attacked a house in the Yarmouk Basin, damaging it.[108] An air intelligence officer was assassinated in Daraa al-Balad.[109] On the 2nd, a recruiter for Hezbollah was found dead in Daraa al-Balad. An informant working for the government was targeted in the town of Sayda on 4 October, and injured in the attack.[110] A soldier of the Syrian Army reserves was found dead near Bosra al-Harir the same day. Three attacks took place on the 6th. An ex-commander was assassinated on the road between Al-Taybah and Kahil, and a member of a municipality was injured after being shot in Nahteh.[111] Two soldiers of the Fourth Division were assassinated in Tel Shihab.[112] Another municipality member was injured on 7 October in the town of al-Yadudeh.[113] On the 11th, unknown rebels targeted a Russian military patrol with an IED on the road between Jasim and Inkhil, causing injuries among the Russian police. A Syrian lieutenant officer escorting the Russian police column died from his injuries days later.[114] Another bomb went off on the same road targeting a car carrying government forces, injuring several of them. Three ex-rebels who joined military security were assassinated in the town of Tafas.[115] On the 12th, an ex-rebel who joined government forces was found dead near the town of Tal Samn.[116]

#### November

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On 5 November a member of the Russian backed 5 Corp was killed by an unknown attacker.[117] On 5 November a former fighter of the "free army" that stuck reconciliation with the Syrian army was kidnapped then killed by unknown gunmen.[118] Also on the 5th an informant for Hezbollah was killed by two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle.[119] On 7 November a reconciled rebel fighter was assassinated by unknown gunmen.[120] On 8 November an IED exploded in the town of Tasil near a former rebel leader's house, the explosion killed 1 unidentified person.[121] A drug dealer was also assassinated by unknown gunmen in the town of al-Mzeireb on the 8th.[122] On 11 November a body of a civilian was dumped near a government checkpoint in village of Qita.[123] On the 12th fighters from the group “Popular Resistance in Daraa”, attacked a checkpoint of the military intelligence killing 3 and injuring an unknown number of others.[124] On 12 November small scale protest against Hezbollah occurred in the towns of Tal Shehab, Al-Ajami and Zayzun.[125] An assassination attempt failed in the city of Inkhil.[126] on the 15th more protest occurred in the towns of Al-Balad and Sahem Al-Golan.[127] On 16 November a series of attack took place, 2 house belonging to members of the military intelligence were targeted with RPGs, no one was injured. A security checkpoint near Al-Sahwa was also hit with RPGs injuring 1 person. Clashes broke out in the town of Al-Hara between the "Popular Resistance" and military forces, an unknown number of people were injured in the clashes.[128] On the 17th a body of a woman was found in the town of Al-Sahari.[129] On the 18th 3 young men were injured in the city of al-Sanamin by unknown gunmen.[130] A child was killed by gunfire on the road between Al-Sanamayn and al-Qenniyye on the 19th.[130] Also on the 19th a member of collaborator of Hezbollah was killed.[131] On the 20th a drug smuggler was killed by unknown gunmen.[132] On the 23rd 2 member of the special forces were killed by unknown gunmen on the road between Tafas and Al-Yadudah.[133] Also of the 23rd protest broke out in the city of Nawa.[134] two attacks took place on the 25th, a civilian was killed after being kidnapped and a reconciled rebel fighter was killed by unknown gunmen.[135][136] three incidents took place on the 27th protests started in the town of al-Shajra, A former rebel leader was killed in Tafas, and a lieutenant of the “NDF” was killed by unknown gunmen.[137][138][139] On the 29th two brothers that struck reconciliation were killed and thousands of people protest across Daraa province against the government.[140][141]

#### December

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On 1 December, unknown gunmen robbed a food aid compound belonging to the Syrian red crescent.[142] On the 2nd multiple events happened. A former commander of the rebels survived an assassination attempt on his life, Gunmen robbed a jewelry store in Daraa city, a member of the “Military Security Intelligence Branch” was assassinated in Al-Sanamayn city. An IED killed a person in Jasim city, a member of the military was killed when their checkpoint was ambushed in al-Sanamin city, and a member of the 5th corp was seriously injured in an attack in Al-Jiza town.[143][144][145][146][147] On the 3rd protests against government broke out in the town of Hyt.[148] On the 4th, an IED targeting an officer in the military went off, injuring him seriously.[149] On 5 December, a collaborator with the government was assassinated in the town of al-Msifra.[150] On the 6th Armed gunmen attacked a checkpoint of the military, killing one member and injuring others.[151] On the 7th, unknown gunmen armed with machine guns attacked a building of “Criminal Security” in Al-Sanamayn city. A fire fight then broke out between soldiers stationed inside and the gunmen, an Unknown number of people were injured or killed.[152] On the 8th, a collaborator with Hezbollah was assassinated bu unknown gunmen.[153] On the 9th gunmen attack the checkpoint of the Air Force Intelligence in Al-Karak Al-Sharqi town, an unknown of people were killed or injured, and a collaborator with the state security was assassinated in Jassim city.[154][155] On the 10th the head of Al-Shajarah Municipality and a collaborator with the government was killed between Izraa and Al-Harrak, both were assassinated by unknown gunmen.[156][157] On the 12th a former member of the rebels was assassinated in the town of Tafas.[158] On 13 December, an attack on Syrian military forces by unidentified attacker using light and medium weapons as well as RPGs, an unknown number of people were injured.[159] On the 14th an IED targeted a military vehicle of the “52nd Brigade” between Namir and Al-Surah leaving many injured.[160] On the 15th a civilian was assassinated by unknown gunmen on the road between Nahteh and Bosr Al-Harir. Protests also broke out in Naf’aa town on the 15th.[161][162] On 16 December, an unidentified man was found dead Atman town.[163] On the 19th, a car was destroyed with an IED Jassim city, but no one was injured or killed.[164] On the 20th protest against the government took place in the town of Al-Yadoda.[165] On the 21st two members of the “4th Division” were assassinated by unknown gunmen on the road between Jassim and Salmin.[11] On the 22nd a major attack took place 5 soldier of the 4th Division were killed by unidentified gunmen in an attack on their checkpoint in Sad Saham al-Golan. Another person was killed by unidentified gunmen in Bosr al-Harir town, and an unsuccessful assassination attempt on a member of the political security took place in Al-Sanamin city injuring him. A captain in Bosr Al-Harir town was killed on the 22nd.In total 7 people were killed on the 22nd.[166][167] On the 23rd protests against the government took place in Tafas.[168] On 24 December, multiple events took place, members of the military raided multiple houses in Sayda and Al-Gharya Al-Sharqiyah, they arrested multiple people and looted the buildings. An IED killed a former commander of the "Shabab Al-Sunnah" rebel faction in Daraa city. A former commander of the “Al-Omary Gathering” rebel faction was arrested by Hezbollah, and two officers of the government were kidnapped in the town of Yadudeh.[169][170][171][172] On the 26th an IED damaged a bus belonging to the military on the road between Nawa city and Tasil town injuring many.[173] On the 27th protest against the government actions in Idlib took place in the town of Nahta.[174] On the 28th the body of a person from Tal Shihab town was found in Naseeb town.[175] On the 29th, unknown gunmen opened fire from a vehicle at a group of civilian in Al-Sanamayn city, injuring three.[176] On the 30th, an IED targeting a government post killed one government soldier and injured three more.[177]

### 2020

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#### January

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On the 1st a machine gun attack took place, grenade was thrown at a checkpoint, and the municipality building of Mesika town was burned down.[178] On the 2nd the Syrian reserve soldier was killed by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles.[179] On the 3rd an IED attack targeting a former rebel commander took place in Al-Balad causing only material damage, a former rebel fighter was injured by unknown gunmen, unknown gunmen attack the military headquarter in al-Harak city, and a man was found dead on Khirbet al-Ghazali road.[180][181][182] On the 4th unknown gunmen attack the Tafas military barracks and a civilian was injured in a machine gun attack in the town of Tal Shihab.[183][184] On the 6th a drug dealer in the 4th division was assassinated in Al-Muzayrib town.[185] On the 8th a commander of the 9th Division was attack in his car at Jbab village injuring his driver.[10] On the 9th a former commander in “Shabab Al-Sunnah” rebel group executed three young men in Daraa city.[186] On the 10th Unknown gunmen attack two checkpoints in al-Msifra and Eastern al-Gharya killing 3 and injuring 5, an assassination also took place in Amuriyyah village killing one.[187] On the 12th two IEDs went off in Tafas city injuring one civilian and destroying a vehicle.[188] On the 13th an unsuccessful assassination attempt took place in Al-Ghariya Al Sharqia town leave no one injured, but a successful assassination took place in Um al-Mayathen town killing one “Military Security" member.[189][190] On the 15 a collaborator with Hezbollah was assassinated in Tasil town.[191] On the 19th members of the 5th corp attacked the “Air Force Intelligence” headquarters in Da’el town several soldiers were injured, two members of the Airforce Intelligence were assassinated in Jassim town, and A doctor was killed in Bosr al-Harir town by an IED.[192][193][194] Three attacks took place on the 21st the driver of a member of “People's Council of Syria” was assassinated on the road of Nimr – Jassim, a child was shot and killed in Jassim city, and unknown gunmen attacked Al-Souq checkpoint in Al-Sanamayn city with RPGs and machine guns.[195][196][197] On the 22nd two soldier were abducted in al-Harak.[198] On the 24th protests took place in Al-Harrak town and gunmen attacked a checkpoint of the “Air Force Intelligence" between Tasil and Adawan causing no casualties.[199][200] On the 25th clashes between gunmen and police in the town of Abtaa injured many and a checkpoint belonging to the 112th Brigade was attack in Koya town.[201][202] On the 26th a Jordanian civilian was found dead in Al-Harrak city after being kidnapped.[203] On the 28th gunmen attacked the house of a commander in the 5th corp in Sayda town and an IED destroyed a vehicle in the town of Da’el.[204][205] On the 29th unknown gunmen attacked a group of the “fourth division” soldiers in the town of Saham al-Golan.[206] On the 30th A vehicle of the 4th division was destroyed with an IED in Al-Yadouda town, a member of the State Security was injured by gunfire in Jassim town, and clashes between the 4th division and the civilians of al-Sanamin took place after a member of the 4th division shot a young man.[207][208] On the 31st a checkpoint was attack in al-Karak al-Sharqi, a Military Security member was attacked with an IED, and in Al-Gharia al-Sharqiya town gunmen opened fire on the mayor of the town's house. None of these events caused any casualties.[209]

#### February

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Three assassinations took place on 2 February. A doctor and another civilian were killed in Tafas, while an ex-rebel was killed in the town of al-Shajarah.[210] On the 3rd, an ex-rebel was assassinated in Daraa al-Balad,[211] while unknown gunmen attempted to assassinate a farmer in Muzayrib.[212] On 4 February, a soldier of the 4th Division was assassinated in the al-Rayy area, between Yaboudeh and Muzayrib.[213] The same day, a civilian was assassinated by unknown gunmen in Muzayrib, while gunmen in Sanamayn attacked a pro-government fighter by shooting into his home.[214] On the 7th, a soldier was shot in Yaboudeh town, with a civilian and child killed by stray bullets.[215] On the 9th, a young man was found with his neck broken behind his house in Sanamayn, while a soldier of the 4th division was found dead in al Sha'ari area.[216]

#### March

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See also: March 2020 Daraa clashes

Heavy fighting broke out on 1 March after the start of a government security operation against FSA insurgent cells in Al-Sanamayn and other areas in the Daraa governorate. Government forces stormed Al-Sanamayn with tanks and artillery support; seven rebels were killed, including the local insurgent commander Walid al-Zahraa. The assault on the town prompted insurgents in the rest of Daraa to launch attacks on government positions throughout the governorate, killing around four soldiers. Seven civilians were killed in the government bombardment and subsequent clashes. After Russian mediation ended the fighting on 3 March 80 rebels handed in their weapons and settled their status, 25 were evacuated to Tafas, and 21 were evacuated to Al-Bab; in turn, 52 soldiers captured by rebels were released.

### 2021

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#### January–March

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On 13 January, there were clashes in Tafas in the western Daraa countryside, between the rival Zoubi and Kiwan clans, leading to the deaths of four people from both sides.[217]

On 23 January, government 4th Division fighters launched a new offensive in the western countryside of Daraa, targeting the towns of Tafas, Muzayrib and Al-Yadudah.[218] On 24 January, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that negotiations broke down between pro-government forces and rebel factions (in particular Fajr al-Islam and the Central Committee), resulting in clashes in the cities of Tafas and Muzayrib. Several rebel fighters were killed and at least 4 members of the 4th Division were confirmed to have died, according to the Syrian Observatory. Rebels attacked 4th Armoured Division checkpoints north of Saham al-Jawlan in the Daraa countryside and on the Nafia-al-Shajara road in the Yarmouk Basin.[217][219][220][221]

On 1 March, the SOHR reported that one Syrian government soldier was killed and 2 were wounded after an armed attack on an air-force intelligence outpost in the eastern Daraa countryside.[222] On 9 March, the SOHR reported the death of a Syrian Army lieutenant of the 4th Division after he was targeted by unknown gunmen in the western Daraa country. Three Syrian Army soldiers were killed and at least 10 were wounded after clashes erupted on the Idlib front, after militants began to heavily shell Syrian army positions, according to SOHR.[223][224]

On 18 March, hundreds gathered in the city of Daraa to mark the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the civil war that started as the anti-government demonstrations. Protesters chanted slogans against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.[225][better source needed]

On 19 March, two Syrian government soldiers were killed by unknown gunmen is the centre of Daraa city.[226]

On 29 March, the SOHR reported the deaths of two brothers, both members of the SAA's 4th Division, after gunmen targeted them on the road to Al-Ajami in the western countryside of Daraa.[227]

#### April–June

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On 12 April, the SOHR reported that a member of the Syrian army's 4th division was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the town of Al-Muzayrib in the western countryside of Daraa.[228]

On 22 April, according to SOHR, a Syrian Air Force intelligence lieutenant was shot dead in the city of Dael, Daraa. Two members of the 4th Division were also shot dead by gunmen on a motorcycle on the road between Al-Muzayrib and Tel-Shehab.[229][230] On 24 April, the SOHR reported that a Syrian Air-force intelligence member was killed and another was wounded after they were targeted by gunmen in the Al-Sahaw area of the eastern countryside of Daraa.[231]

On 9 May, SOHR reported, a member of the Syrian Fourth Division was shot dead by unidentified gunmen, in the town of Tel Shehab, near the Syrian-Jordanian border, west of Daraa.[232] On 15 May, SOHR reported, three government soldiers of the 112th Army Brigade were killed and two others were wounded after unknown gunmen targeted their vehicle in the town of Ain Zikr, Daraa province.[233] On 19 May, a reconciled rebel who joined the 4th Division was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the town of Tasil, western Daraa.[234]

On 16 June, according to the SOHR, two government soldiers were killed and two others were wounded after they stepped on a landmine near Deir Adas town in northern Daraa.[235] On 21 June, according to the SOHR an 'insane man' was shot dead by Syrian soldiers near a checkpoint in eastern Daraa.[236]

#### July–September

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Main article: 2021 Daraa offensive

On 4 July, the SOHR reported that a member of the Syrian Army's 5th Corps was shot dead, and another was wounded, by unknown gunmen in Ankhel city, Daraa.[237] On 7 July, according to SOHR, at least four government soldiers (including a first lieutenant) were killed by an IED explosion near Nafaa village in the western countryside of Daraa.[238]

At the end July 2021, government forces started a siege on Daraa, which led to clashes breaking out across the Western part of the Daraa Governorate. On the same day, the Syrian military launched a major attack on Daraa, killing at least six people.[239][240] The offensive intensified the following day.[241]

After heavy shelling, the rebels agreed to a truce on 1 September, allowing Russian military police and Syrian state security to enter the Daraa al-Balad neighborhood.[242] As the agreement was reached, the Russian military police were deployed in the city, according to the Arab News.[243] According to the ceasefire deal, none of the residents would be ejected from the area, while the pro-government forces, including its military security branch, would be based at four places in the region.[244]

Some clashes took place soon thereafter, with the Russians threatening the insurgents to take part in a full SAA offensive if there were further problems. On 6 September, a final truce was agreed on, with several government checkpoints being established inside Daraa al-Balad.

On 5 September, SOHR reported that two members of the Syrian Army's intelligence service had been assassinated in Da’el city, Daraa province.[245]

Following this deal, several other towns in the western Daraa countryside that had no SAA presence acquiesced to government demands, with Syrian state security and Russian military police entering the rest of western Daraa throughout September.

On 29 September, SOHR reported that a local leader of the 4th Division was shot dead by gunmen in Taseel town, west of Daraa.[246]

#### October–December

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On 6 October, two SAA lieutenants were killed by unknown gunmen in Daraa province.[247]

By 9 October, villages from eastern Daraa began signing agreements with the government, with state forces entering the towns and conducting combing operations.[citation needed]

On 16 October, per SOHR, a member of the Syrian Army's 5th Corps was killed and another was injured after unknown gunmen opened fire on their positions in Sayda town in the eastern countryside of Daraa.[248]

On 2 November, the SOHR reported that a member of the Syrian army's 4th Division was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the western countryside of Daraa. On 7 November, five government soldiers were killed in a series of separate attacks by insurgent gunmen in the province of Daraa, according to SOHR.[249] On 9 November, a reconciled rebel who had been working with Syrian Military Intelligence was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Al-Sanamayn city, Daraa.[250] On 13 November, according to SOHR, a member of the Ba'ath Party, two members of Syrian military security and a child were killed in an attack by unknown gunmen in Al-Sanamayn city, Daraa.[251] On 17 November, per SOHR, a first lieutenant of the Syrian Arab Army was shot dead by unknown gunmen on the road between Da’el city and Abtaa town in the countryside of Daraa.[252] On 24 November four reconciled rebels were killed during a clash with government forces as they were besieged in their farm houses near the town of Nahta Sharqiya for not complying with the government-rebel agreements in Daraa.[253]

## See also

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* Eastern Syria insurgency
* Insurgency in Idlib
* SDF insurgency in Northern Aleppo
* Syrian Desert campaign (December 2017–present)

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53. ^ "In less than 48 hours…a 3rd assassination targets the "reconciliation" factions and persons in connect with the regime forces in Daraa province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights. 22 April 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
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55. ^ "A new assassination in Daraa province targets a former fighter of the factions as part of the escalating operations of the "Popular Resistance"". SOHR. 30 April 2019.
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57. ^ "As a part of the continued security chaos in Daraa province…unidentified gunmen assassinate a former fighter in the rebel factions in Daraa countryside". Syria Observatory for Human Rights. 23 May 2019.
58. ^ "Regime forces continue their siege of la-Sanamayn city for the 8th consecutive day in conjunction with tension between "reconciliation" factions and the regime forces in the western countryside of Daraa". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 23 May 2019.
59. ^ "The "Popular Resistance" continues its operations in Daraa province and kills a former fighter of the factions of those who joined the 4th Division within the regime forces". 26 May 2019.
60. ^ "Within the continued security chaos in Daraa province…2 members of the regime forces were injured after being shot by members of the settlements in Jasim city against the backdrop of molestation by the regime's members to girls in the city". SOHR. 30 March 2019.
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63. ^ "Cautious calm prevails al-Sanamayn town after clashes between unknown gunmen and the regime forces in the security box killed a civilian". SOHR. 19 May 2019.
64. ^ "Public tension and discontent continue in al-Sanamayn city as of the suffocating siege by the regime forces on the citizens continues for the 5th consecutive day". SOHR. 21 May 2019.
65. ^ "6 days after the regime forces' siege on Al-Sanamayn town…the negotiations -that aim the siege to be lift- meet obstacles after a meeting between the Central Committee in Hauran and the regime forces". SOHR. 21 May 2019.
66. ^ "After 8 days of tight siege…the regime forces lift the siege imposed over Al-Sanamayn city after meeting with dignitaries from Hauran with the Russian forces". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 23 May 2019.
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69. ^ "Assassinations target one of the members of the Central Committee charged of negotiating with the Russians, and a member of the regime's army in Daraa province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
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71. ^ "Casualties and injuries of regime's Air Force Intelligence during an armed attack targeted their checkpoint in Daraa Province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
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74. ^ "Unidentified persons target a patrol of the Russian forces by an IED in the east of Daraa province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
75. ^ "About 15 members of the regime forces were killed and injured in the explosion that targeted their bus in the neighborhoods of Daraa city • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
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83. ^ "As part of the escalated security chaos in the Syrian south, new assassination targets a member of the "Republican Guard" west of Daraa". 8 August 2019.
84. ^ "Casualties and wounded due to targeting by IEDs and machineguns to regime's members in Daraa province south of Syria". 11 August 2019.
85. ^ "New assassination targets a member of the regime forces west Daraa". 12 August 2019.
86. ^ "Unidentified members assassinate 2 members of the "4th Division" of the regime forces in the western countryside of Daraa". 16 August 2019.
87. ^ "An assassination attempt targets one of the collaborators with the regime's security services in Nahteh town east of Daraa". 20 August 2019.
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93. ^ "An assassination targets a member in the Command of Al-Yarmouk Branch of Ba'ath Party in Daraa countryside in the shadow of the mounting security chaos and assassinations in the province". 13 September 2019.
94. ^ "Gunmen assassinate a member of the "Lebanese Hezbollah" and his brother in the eastern countryside of Daraa south of Syria". 17 September 2019.
95. ^ "Unidentified gunmen attack militias loyal to the regime in al-Sanamin city and kill a member of the "Settlement and Reconciliation" factions as part of the continuous and increasing targeting in Daraa Province". 21 September 2019.
96. ^ "ess than 24 hours after the assassination of a Lebanese Hezbollah member, a new assassination in Daraa province kills a member of the Russian-established 5th Corps". 18 September 2019.
97. ^ "An assassination attempt targets one of the collaborators with the regime's security services in Jasim city in the northern countryside of Daraa in the shadow of the mounting operations that pursue people close to the regime". 19 September 2019.
98. ^ "Casualties and wounded in the ranks of the regime due to an IED explosion in their caravan in the eastern countryside of Daraa". 21 September 2019.
99. ^ "As assassinations escalate against members and agents of the Syrian regime, gunmen assassinate a collaborator of the security branches north of Daraa". 23 September 2019.
100. ^ "An IED exploded in Daraa Al-Balad in the wake of the mounting security chaos and continuous targeting in the province". 24 September 2019.
101. ^ "Casualty and injuries of regime members in an attack on their positions in the northern countryside of Daraa". 25 September 2019.
102. ^ "Gunmen assassinate the Mukhtar of a town collaborating with the regime's security branches in the eastern countryside of Daraa". 25 September 2019.
103. ^ "Unidentified gunmen assassinate a citizen in the northern countryside of Daraa in the shadow of the mounting lawlessness and the spreading weapons chaos in the area". 26 September 2019.
104. ^ "Targeting continues increasingly in Daraa province through the assassination of a former faction member who joined the Air Force Intelligence in Tafas town". 28 September 2019.
105. ^ "An assassination attempt targets a citizen in the northern countryside of Daraa in the shadow of the mounting state of lawlessness and weapons chaos in the area". 30 September 2019.
106. ^ "Targeting continues increasingly in Daraa province through a new assassination attempt of a prominent commander of the "5th Corps" in Yarmouk Basin and seriously injures him". 30 September 2019.
107. ^ "The Syrian regime forces target a neighborhood in Daraa city by a rocket shell". 30 September 2019.
108. ^ "As part of the escalating attacks in Daraa Province, unidentified gunmen attack a house in Yarmouk basin area with bombs and machine guns". October 2019.
109. ^ "In the shadow of repeated targeting to members of the regime forces in Daraa province…gunmen assassinate a member of the "Military Intelligence Branch" in Daraa Al-Balad". October 2019.
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111. ^ "The province of Daraa witnesses the assassination of a former commander and an assassination attempt against another person in the shadow of the mounting security chaos within the Syrian South". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 6 October 2019.
112. ^ "In the shadow of security chaos in the Syrian South…the province of Daraa witnesses assassination of 2 members of the 4th Division in the ranks of the regime". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 6 October 2019.
113. ^ "Continued targeting in Daraa Province raises to about 130, the number of attacks in the area since last June". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 7 October 2019.
114. ^ "An officer in the regime forces died affected by the injury he had in an explosion targeted a joint patrol with the Russian police in Daraa countryside on Friday". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 13 October 2019.
115. ^ "3 "members of reconciliation" were assassinated in conjunction with 2 explosions targeted Russian military police patrol and another for the regime forces and militiamen loyal to them in Daraa countryside". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 11 October 2019.
116. ^ "The province of Daraa witnesses a new assassination targeted a former member in the factions of those who joined the regime forces after settlement". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 12 October 2019.
117. ^ "Member of the Russian- established "5th Corps" was shot dead by unknown people in the eastern countryside of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 3 November 2019.
118. ^ "The body of one of the former members of the Free Army was shot dead after being kidnapped by unidentified persons in Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 5 November 2019.
119. ^ "In light of the escalating attacks in Daraa Province, a new assassination targets an informant with the Lebanese Hezbollah in al-Muzayrib town • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 5 November 2019.
120. ^ "Within the continuous attacks in Daraa Province, new assassination targets one of the "settlement" members in al-Yadoda town • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 7 November 2019.
121. ^ "Unidentified body found in front of a house of a former opposition faction leader after an explosion hit the area in Tasil town west of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 8 November 2019.
122. ^ "Drug dealer assassinated in al-Mzeireb town of western Daraa countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 8 November 2019.
123. ^ "A body was found dumped near a military checkpoint of the regime forces in the shadow of the mounting security chaos in Daraa province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 11 November 2019.
124. ^ "The "Popular Resistance in Daraa" attacks a checkpoint of the military intelligence and kills 3 members of them bringing the number of casualties among members the regime forces to 62 in 5 months .. and the regime forces mobilize after the attack • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 13 November 2019.
125. ^ "Demonstrators call for releasing the detainees and the exit of Lebanese "Hezbollah" in Daraa province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 13 November 2019.
126. ^ "The daily attacks continue in Daraa province through a new assassination attempt that targeted a person in Inkhil city • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 15 November 2019.
127. ^ "Protests in Daraa call for releasing the detainees and the exit of Lebanese "Hezbollah" from the area • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 15 November 2019.
128. ^ "Gunmen target members of the intelligence by RPG shells in conjunction with an attack on security centers in Daraa countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 16 November 2019.
129. ^ "The body of a woman was found in Daraa in the shadow of security chaos and the spreading of phenomenon of kidnapping for collecting ransoms in the province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 17 November 2019.
130. ^ a b "Unidentified gunmen shoot young men in al-Sanamin city in Daraa countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 18 November 2019.
131. ^ "New assassination targets a collaborator of the Lebanese Hezbollah northwest of Daraa city • the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights". Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
132. ^ "As security chaos in Daraa escalates .. a drug smuggler assassinated by unidentified gunmen • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 20 November 2019.
133. ^ "In the frame of the state of disorder and lawlessness in Daraa province .. 2 members of the Special Forces were assassinated • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 23 November 2019.
134. ^ "Protests in "Daraa" call for releasing the detainees and the toppling of the regime and "Al-Baath Party" and affirm the continuation of Revolution • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 23 November 2019.
135. ^ "A civilian loses his life in the shadow of the kidnapping gangs activity in the Syrian South .. and the regime seeks to stir up sectarian strife and territorial disputes between Al-Suwaidaa and Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 25 November 2019.
136. ^ "Security chaos continues in Daraa through assassinating one of the reconciliations godfathers in the province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 25 November 2019.
137. ^ "A protest in Yarmouk Basin calls for expelling regime's intelligence and the Iranian militias from Daraa and the release of detainees • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 27 November 2019.
138. ^ "Gunmen assassinate a former opposition leader in "Tafas" city in the western countryside of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 27 November 2019.
139. ^ "Security chaos continues: assassination targets military personnel in the western countryside of Daraa... Regime's death toll in the city since June rises to 66 • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 27 November 2019.
140. ^ "Unidentified gunmen assassinate 2 brothers of those who had their situations settled after being within the opposition factions in Daraa province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 29 November 2019.
141. ^ "Thousands of citizens in Daraa chant against the regime and the Iranian militias after a funeral of former "Free" fighters shot dead by unknown gunmen • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 29 November 2019.
142. ^ "Unknown gunmen rob a compound contains food aid provided by the "Syrian Red Crescent" in the eastern countryside of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 1 December 2019.
143. ^ ""Air Force Intelligence" propels its agents to assassinate a former commander in the factions in the shadow of the mounting security chaos across "Daraa" • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 2 December 2019.
144. ^ "In the shadow of mounting security chaos in Daraa .. gunmen rob a jewelry store by force of arms • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 2 December 2019.
145. ^ "Unidentified gunmen kill a member in the "Military Intelligence Branch" .. and an IED explosion kills a person in Daraa countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 2 December 2019.
146. ^ "Gunmen attack a military checkpoint of the "regime forces" in al-Sanamin city north of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 2 December 2019.
147. ^ "In protest against arresting a former commander in the opposition factions .. armed members in the "5th Corps" formed by Russia, are deployed east Daraa and block the road to Sayda • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 2 December 2019.
148. ^ "Demonstration in western countryside of Daraa calls for "exit of Iranian militias" and the release of detainees for regime's prisons • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 3 December 2019.
149. ^ "Assassination attempt targets an officer in the regime forces and an IED goes off .. in the shadow of growing security chaos in Daraa province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 4 December 2019.
150. ^ "Unidentified gunmen assassinate one of the collaborators with the regime forces in the eastern countryside of Daraa .. and about 70 members of the regime forces and of those collaborating with security services have been killed since June • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 5 December 2019.
151. ^ "An armed attack on a military checkpoint in Daraa countryside leaves casualties and injuries among members of the regime forces and 5th Corps • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 6 December 2019.
152. ^ "Anonymous gunmen attack the building of "Criminal Security" using machineguns in Al-Sanamayn city north of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 7 December 2019.
153. ^ "Unidentified gunmen assassinate a collaborator with the "Lebanese Hezbollah" in Tafas town west of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 8 December 2019.
154. ^ "Gunmen attack checkpoints of the "Air Force Intelligence" in a town east of Daraa city • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 9 December 2019.
155. ^ "Assassination of a collaborator with the "intelligence" in Daraa countryside, and 70 members of the regime forces, militias, and collaborators with the security forces are the death toll of 6 months • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 9 December 2019.
156. ^ "Anonymous gunmen assassinate the head of a local council collaborating with the "regime's branches" in the western countryside of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 10 December 2019.
157. ^ "An assassination targets a collaborator with the "regime's security services" in the eastern countryside of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 10 December 2019.
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159. ^ "Unidentified gunmen attack members of the "regime forces" in al-Sanamin city, as chaos and insecurity continue in Daraa Province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 13 December 2019.
160. ^ "Anonymous persons target a military vehicle of the regime forces with an IED in the eastern countryside of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 14 December 2019.
161. ^ "Assassinations continue in Daraa province raising the number of people killed since June, to 143 • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 15 December 2019.
162. ^ "Demonstration in Naf'aa town continues the march of the "popular uprising" against the presence of the Iranian militias in Daraa Province and demand the release of detainees • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 15 December 2019.
163. ^ "In light of Daraa province's security chaos, unidentified body with gunshot wounds was found • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 16 December 2019.
164. ^ "As part of the security chaos in Daraa, unknown people detonate a civilian car with an IED in Jassim city • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 19 December 2019.
165. ^ "Demonstrations and protests continue the march of "Popular Uprising" demanding the release of detainees and Iranian militias to leave Syria, in Daraa governorate • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 20 December 2019.
166. ^ "Six soldiers and pro-regime militiamen killed in two separate attacks in eastern and western countryside of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 22 December 2019.
167. ^ "Nearly ten soldiers and members of the regime intelligence killed or injuried [sic] in four assassinations targeted Daraa countryside in less than 12 hours • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 22 December 2019.
168. ^ "As "popular uprising" continues in Daraa, demonstration takes place in "Tafas" in solidarity with people of Idlib • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 23 December 2019.
169. ^ "Regime forces launch a campaign of raids and arrests in areas in eastern Daraa countryside and pillage civilians' houses • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 24 December 2019.
170. ^ "IED explosion in Daraa city kills former opposition commander of factions that reached a settlement with the Syrian regime • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 24 December 2019.
171. ^ "Regime Intelligence arrests a former opposition commander close to "Hezbollah" in Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 24 December 2019.
172. ^ "Unidentified people abduct two officers in Daraa countryside after breaking into the Silos' building in "Yadudeh"dss • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 24 December 2019.
173. ^ "IED explosion in a military vehicle leaves casualties as security conditions continue to deteriorate in Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 26 December 2019.
174. ^ "As part of the "popular uprising" in Daraa, demonstrations denounce "Erdogan's" policy and Russia in Idlib, demand the release of detainees • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 27 December 2019.
175. ^ "As kidnapping and murder escalate in Daraa Province, a body was found killed by unknown assailants • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 28 December 2019.
176. ^ "Unknown assailants open fire on a group of civilians in Daraa leaving injuries • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 29 December 2019.
177. ^ "Several regime soldiers killed or injured in IED explosion in Daraa city • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 30 December 2019.
178. ^ "Daraa in six months: Attacks and assassination attempts rise as security chaos continues • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 2 January 2020.
179. ^ "As insecurity in Daraa continues, a body of a woman found hanged in her home • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 2 January 2020.
180. ^ "Assassination attempt targets a former commander who settled his security situation with the regime in Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 3 January 2020.
181. ^ "Unknown assailants shoot a former fighter hours after another assassination attempt in Daraa city • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 3 January 2020.
182. ^ "As part of the security chaos in Daraa, attack targets regime's headquarters and a body is found on an agricultural road • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 3 January 2020.
183. ^ "Unknown assailants attack one of regime forces "military barracks" in western rural Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 4 January 2020.
184. ^ "Security alert in regime's rank in Daraa city and a new assassination attempt in its countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 4 January 2020.
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186. ^ "Former opposition commander executes three young people in Daraa days after being kidnapped • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 9 January 2020.
187. ^ "Two separate attacks on checkpoints of the Air Force and Military Intelligence in rural Daraa wound and kill eight • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 10 January 2020.
188. ^ "Unknown assailants attack regime checkpoint and IEDs go off in several areas in Daraa province • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 12 January 2020.
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191. ^ "Anonymous assailants assassinate a collaborator with Hezbollah in rural Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 15 January 2020.
192. ^ ""Air Force Intelligence" headquarters attacked and members of Russian-backed "5th Corps" kidnapped as security situation deteriorates in Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights". 19 January 2020.
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Syrian civil war

Overviews

| Main overviews|

* Syria
* Syrian civil war
* Timeline
* Background and causes
* Syrian government reactions
* Belligerents
* Inter-rebel conflict
* Spillover
* Cities and towns
* Sectarianism and minorities
* Syrian Desert campaign (December 2017 – December 2024)
* 2024 Syrian opposition offensives
* Fall of the Assad regime

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Effects and ongoing concerns|

* Casualties of the Syrian civil war
* Refugees of the Syrian civil war
* Humanitarian aid during the Syrian civil war
* Human rights violations during the Syrian civil war

Phases and processes|

* Syrian revolution
* Early insurgency phase
* 2012–2013 escalation
* Ceasefires
* Syrian peace process

World reaction|

* International reactions to the Syrian civil war
* Foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war
* Reactions to the fall of the Assad regime

Specific groups and countries|

* Russian involvement
* Russian intervention
* Turkish involvement
* Turkish occupation of northern Syria
* Second Northern Syria Buffer Zone
* Russian-Turkish agreement on Syria
* US intervention in the Syrian civil war
* 2023 attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria
* Kurdish Area in Syria
* Syrian Democratic Forces
* Rojava conflict
* U.S. task force

Agreements and dialogues|

* Russian-Turkish agreement on Syria
* Relations between Syrian government and Kurdish groups in Syria

Transitional phase|

* Syrian caretaker government
* Syrian transitional government

Timeline

| Background|

* 1963 coup
* 1966 coup
* Corrective Movement
* Islamist uprising
* Latakia protests
* Damascus Spring
* Qamishli riots
* Syrian occupation of Lebanon
* Damascus Declaration
* Human rights in Syria
* 2010s in Syria political history
* Arab Spring

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2011
Jan–Apr
May–Aug
Sep–Dec|

* Syrian revolution
* Death of Hamza Ali Al-Khateeb
* Siege of Daraa
* Siege of Baniyas
* May Talkalakh siege
* Siege of Rastan and Talbiseh
* June Jisr ash-Shughur operation
* Siege of Hama
* Siege of Homs
* Siege of Latakia
* Deir ez-Zor clashes (2011–2014)
* Rif Dimashq clashes (Nov 2011-Mar 2012)
* Battle of Zabadani
* Battle of Douma
* Daraa Governorate clashes
* Battle of Rastan
* Idlib Governorate clashes
* December Jabal al-Zawiya massacres

2012
Jan–Apr
May–Aug
Sep–Dec|

* January al-Midan bombing
* Battle of Rastan
* First Battle of Idlib
* Battle of al-Qusayr
* Idlib Governorate operation (Apr)
* Battle of Taftanaz
* May Battle of Rastan
* Houla massacre
* Battle of al-Haffah
* Al-Qubeir massacre
* Battle of Tremseh
* Battle of Damascus
* 18 July 2012 Damascus bombing
* Battle of Aleppo
* Battle of Anadan
* Siege of Base 46
* Al-Hasakah Governorate campaign (2012–2013)
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Aug-Oct)
* Darayya massacre
* Battle of Khirbet Al-Joz
* Battle of Maarrat al-Numan
* First siege of Wadi Deif
* Battle of Harem
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Nov 2012–Feb 2013)
* Battle of Darayya
* Aqrab massacre
* Hama offensive
* Halfaya massacre
* Battle of Darayya
* Quneitra Governorate clashes
* Talbiseh bakery massacre

2013
Jan–Apr
May–Dec|

* Battle of Safira
* Battle of Shadadeh
* Damascus offensive
* Raqqa campaign (2012–2013)
* Battle of Raqqa (Mar)
* Daraa offensive
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Mar–Aug)
* Battle of Jdaidet al-Fadl
* Ghouta chemical attack
* Al-Qusayr offensive
* Battle of al-Qusayr
* Bayda and Baniyas massacres
* Hama offensive
* Hatla massacre
* Khan al-Assal chemical attack
* Khan al-Assal massacre
* Adra massacre
* Battle of Ras al-Ayn
* Battle of Tell Abyad
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Sep–Nov)
* Aleppo offensive (Oct–Dec)
* Battle of al-Yaarubiyah
* Battle of Tell Hamis and Tell Brak (Dec–Jan)

2014
Jan–Jul
Aug–Dec|

* First Inter-rebel conflict
* Battle of Markada
* Deir ez-Zor offensive
* Battle of Morek
* Daraa offensive (Feb–May)
* Maan massacre
* Al-Otaiba ambush
* Idlib offensive
* Battle of Hosn
* Latakia Offensive
* Battle of Al-Malihah
* Kafr Zita chemical attack
* Second siege of Wadi Deif
* Qalamoun offensive (Jun–Aug)
* Battle of Arsal
* First Battle of the Shaer gas field
* Eastern Syria offensive
* Battle of Tabqa Airbase
* Northern Aleppo offensive (Feb–Jul)
* Hama Offensive
* Quneitra offensive
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Aug–Nov)
* Siege of Kobanî
* Homs school bombing
* Daraa offensive (Oct)
* Al-Safira offensive
* Idlib Raid
* Second Inter-Rebel Conflict
* Second Battle of the Shaer gas field
* Battle of Al-Shaykh Maskin
* Deir ez-Zor offensive (Dec)

2015
Jan–Jul
Aug–Dec|

* Air Force An-26 crash
* Daraa Offensive (Jan)
* Southern Syria Offensive
* Eastern al-Hasakah offensive
* Battle of Sarrin (Mar–Apr)
* Battle of Sarrin (Jun–Jul)
* Battle of Bosra
* Idlib Offensive
* Second Battle of Idlib
* Battle of Nasib Border Crossing
* Battle of Yarmouk Camp
* Western al-Hasakah offensive
* Palmyra offensive (May)
* Qamishli bombings
* Tell Abyad offensive
* Kobanî massacre
* Quneitra offensive (Jun)
* Palmyra offensive (Jul–Aug)
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Sep)
* Northwestern Syria offensive (Oct–Nov)
* Aleppo offensive (Oct–Dec)
* Al-Hawl offensive
* Homs offensive (Nov-Dec)
* East Aleppo offensive (2015–2016)
* 2015–2016 Latakia offensive
* Tishrin Dam offensive
* Russian Sukhoi Su-24 shootdown

2016
Jan–Apr
May–Aug
Sep–Dec|

* Second Battle of Al-Shaykh Maskin
* Deir ez-Zor offensive (Jan)
* January Sayyidah Zaynab bombings
* Northern Aleppo offensive (Feb)
* Ithriyah-Raqqa offensive (Feb–Mar)
* Al-Shaddadi offensive
* February Homs bombings
* February Sayyidah Zaynab bombings
* Khanasir offensive
* Battle of Tel Abyad
* Battle of Maarrat al-Numan
* Battle of Qamishli (Apr)
* Northern Aleppo offensive (Mar–Jun)
* Palmyra offensive (Mar)
* East Ghouta inter-rebel conflict (Apr–May)
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Apr–May)
* Northern Raqqa offensive (May)
* May Jableh & Tartous bombings
* Ithriyah-Raqqa offensive (Jun)
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Jun–Oct)
* Manbij offensive
* Tokhar massacre
* Southern Aleppo campaign
* Battle of al-Rai (Aug)
* Operation Euphrates Shield
* Aleppo summer campaign
* Western al-Bab offensive (Sep)
* 5 September bombings
* September Deir ez-Zor air raid
* September Urum al-Kubra aid convoy attack
* Aleppo offensive (Sep–Oct)
* Dabiq offensive
* Western al-Bab offensive (Oct–Nov)
* Khan al-Shih offensive (Oct–Nov)
* Raqqa campaign
* Battle of al-Bab
* Aleppo offensive (Nov-Dec)
* Palmyra offensive (Dec)

2017
Jan–Apr
May–Aug
Sep–Dec|

* Wadi Barada offensive (2016–2017)
* January Azaz bombing
* Desert campaign (Dec 16–Apr 17)
* Idlib clashes (Jan–Mar)
* Deir ez-Zor offensive (Jan–Feb)
* Daraa offensive (Feb–Jun)
* Southwestern Daraa offensive (Feb)
* Qaboun offensive
* Palmyra offensive
* East Aleppo offensive (Jan–Apr)
* March Damascus bombings
* Al-Jinah airstrike
* Hama offensive (Mar–Apr)
* Battle of Tabqa
* Khan Shaykhun chemical attack
* Shayrat missile strike
* Aleppo bombing
* April Turkish airstrikes
* East Ghouta inter-rebel conflict (Apr–May)
* Desert campaign (May–Jul)
* Maskanah Plains offensive
* East Hama offensive
* Battle of Raqqa
* Daraa offensive (Jun)
* Southern Raqqa offensive (Jun)
* Jobar offensive (Jun–Aug)
* Quneitra offensive (Jun)
* Idlib clashes (Jul)
* Central campaign
* Qalamoun (Jul–Aug)
* Deir ez-Zor offensive (Sep 17–Mar 18)
* Hama offensive (Sep)
* Northwestern campaign (Oct 17–Feb 18)
* Turkish military operation in Idlib Governorate
* Battle of Harasta
* Eastern campaign (Sep–Dec)
* Euphrates Crossing offensive
* Mayadin offensive
* Battle of Deir ez-Zor (Sep–Nov)
* Abu Kamal offensive
* Beit Jinn offensive

2018
Jan–Apr
May–Aug
Sep–Dec|

* Operation Olive Branch
* Battle of Khasham
* Rif Dimashq offensive (Feb–Apr)
* Southern Damascus offensive (Jan–Feb)
* Syrian Liberation Front–Tahrir al-Sham conflict
* Southern Damascus offensive (Mar)
* Douma chemical attack
* Missile strikes (Apr)
* Northern Homs offensive (Apr–May)
* Eastern Qalamoun offensive (Apr)
* Southern Damascus offensive (Apr–May)
* Deir ez-Zor clashes (Apr)
* Deir ez-Zor offensive (May–Jun)
* As-Suwayda offensive (Jun)
* Southern offensive
* As-Suwayda attacks
* As-Suwayda (Aug-Nov)
* Qamishli clashes (Sep)
* Missile strikes (Sep)
* Northern border clashes

2019
Jan–Apr
May–Aug
Sep–Dec|

* Idlib inter-rebel conflict
* Manbij bombing
* Battle of Baghuz Fawqani
* ISIL insurgency in Deir-ez-Zor
* Dêrik prison escape attempt
* Tell Rifaat clashes
* Northwestern offensive (Apr–Aug)
* June bombings
* Hass refugee camp bombing
* Missile strikes (Aug)
* Turkish offensive into northeast
* Barisha raid
* November bombings
* Israeli missile strikes (Nov)
* Qah missile strike
* Northwestern offensive (Dec 19–Mar 20)
* US airstrikes

2020
Jan–Dec|

* COVID-19 pandemic
* Afrin bombing
* Idlib Governorate clashes
* Kafr-Takharim airstrike
* Ayn Issa clashes
* Deir ez-Zor ambush

2021
Jan–Dec|

* Siege of Qamishli and Al-Hasakah
* Missile strikes (Jan)
* US airstrike (Feb)
* Battle of Qamishli (Apr)
* US airstrike (Jun)
* Daraa clashes
* Tahrir al-Sham–Junud al-Sham conflict

2022
Jan–Dec|

* Battle of al-Hasakah
* Ahrar al-Sham–Levant Front clashes
* Jabal al-Bishrī clashes
* Jarqli airstrikes
* Northern Aleppo clashes (Oct)
* Operation Claw-Sword
* Northwest clashes (Dec)

2023
Jan-Dec|

* Al-Sukhnah attack
* Damascus airstrike
* Hama attack
* Northern border clashes

2024
Jan–Oct
Nov–present|

* Opposition offensives
* Deir ez-Zor offensive
* Battle of Aleppo
* Aleppo University Hospital airstrike
* Southern offensive
* Operation Dawn of Freedom
* Manbij offensive
* Al-Mustariha strike
* Kobani clashes
* Hama offensive
* Homs offensive
* Palmyra offensive
* Fall of Damascus
* Fall of the Assad regime
* Western Syria clashes
* Massacres of Syrian Alawites
* Hezbollah-Syria clashes
* Lebanon–Syria border clashes
* Rif Dimashq clashes
* Massacres of Syrian Druze
* Turkish offensive
* Israeli invasion

2025
Nov 2024
–present|

* Jaramana clashes
* Daraa clashes
* Southern clashes (April–May)
* Mar Elias Church attack
* Southern clashes (July–present)

Spillover|

| Israel and Golan Heights:|

* March 2017 incident
* February 2018 incident
* May 2018 Israel–Iran incidents

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Iraq:|

* Akashat ambush
* Operation al-Shabah
* April 2014 Iraqi border airstrike

Jordanian border incidents|

* April 2014 Jordanian border airstrike

Lebanon:|

* Lebanese border clashes
* Battle of Sidon
* Iranian embassy bombing in Beirut
* North Lebanon clashes
* Qalamoun (Jul–Aug 2017)

Turkey:|

* December 2011 Turkish border clash
* 2012 Turkish F-4 Phantom shootdown
* 2012 Turkish border clashes
* 2013 Reyhanlı car bombings
* January 2014 Turkish attack in Syria
* Assassination of Andrei Karlov
* Russian Air Force Al-Bab incident
* 2020 Balyun airstrikes
* Operation Spring Shield

Elsewhere:|

* Deir ez-Zor missile strike (Iran)

Belligerents

| Ba'athist regime|

| Politics of Ba'athist Syria|

* Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region
* Ba'ath Brigades
* Syrian Social Nationalist Party
* Arab Socialist Movement
* Syrian Communist Party
* Syrian Communist Party (Unified)

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Military and militias|

* Lions of Hussein
* Guardians of the Dawn
* Arab Nationalist Guard
* Jaysh al-Muwahhidin
* Sootoro
* Ba'ath Brigades
* National Defence Forces
* Popular Committees
* Golan Regiment
* Syrian Arab Armed Forces
* Eagles of the Whirlwind
* The Islamic Resistance Front in Syria
* Military Council for the Liberation of Syria
* Syrian Popular Resistance
* Syrian Resistance
* Popular Resistance of the Eastern Region
* PFLP-GC
* Jihad Jibril Brigades
* Galilee Forces
* Free Palestine Movement
* Palestinian People's Party
* Liwa Fatemiyoun
* As-Sa'iqa
* al-Quds Brigade
* Palestine Liberation Army

Foreign support|

* Hezbollah involvement
* Iranian involvement
* Liwa Fatemiyoun
* Russian involvement
* medical facility targeting
* military intervention
* Wagner Group
* Russia–Syria–Iran–Iraq coalition
* Popular Mobilization Forces

Opposition|

| Interim government|

* National Coalition
* Local Coordination Committees
* Syrian National Council
* Supreme Council of the Syrian Revolution
* National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change
* Syrian Revolution General Commission
* Syrian Support Group
* Adopt a Revolution
* Syrian Patriotic Group

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Opposition militias|

* Syrian National Army
* Free Syrian Army
* National Front for Liberation
* Army of Glory
* Authenticity and Development Front
* Army of Free Tribes
* Revolutionary Commando Army
* Muslim Brotherhood in Syria
* Grey Wolves
* Syrian Council of Tribes and Clans

Foreign support|

* US intervention
* Jordanian intervention
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Turkey

Autonomous Administration
of North and East Syria|

| DFNS Government|

* Democratic Union Party
* Kurdish National Council
* Smaller political parties

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SDF militias|

* People's Protection Units
* Women's Protection Units
* Anti-Terror Units
* Al-Sanadid Forces
* Army of Revolutionaries
* SDF military councils
* Syriac Military Council
* Liwa Thuwar al-Raqqa
* Northern Democratic Brigade

Support|

* Patriotic Union of Kurdistan
* Kurdistan Workers' Party
* International Freedom Battalion
* Sinjar Resistance Units
* Êzîdxan Women's Units

Islamists|

| Islamic State|

* Military activity of ISIL
* Dokumacılar
* Al-Barakah
* Khalid ibn al-Walid Army
* Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade
* Islamic Muthanna Movement
* Jaysh al-Jihad
* Jund al-Aqsa
* Group of the One and Only
* Liwa Dawud
* Liwa Aqab al-Islami
* Katibah Nusantara
* Katiba al-Bittar al-Libi
* Al-Khansaa Brigade
* Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah

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al-Qaeda and allies|

* Al-Nusra Front (Jabhat Fatah al-Sham (Khorasan group, Suqour al-Ezz) Jaysh Muhammad in Bilad al-Sham
* Tahrir al-Sham
* Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria
* Caucasus Emirate
* Ajnad al-Kavkaz
* Junud al-Makhdi
* Rouse the Believers Operations Room (Ansar al-Tawhid (Firqat al-Ghuraba), Hurras al-Din, Ansar al-Din Front (Harakat Sham al-Islam), Ansar al-Islam in Kurdistan)
* Jaish al-Haramoun
* Jaysh al-Sunna
* Liwa al-Muhajireen wal-Ansar (Green Battalion)
* Mujahideen Shura Council
* Malhama Tactical
* Katibat al-Tawhid wal-Jihad
* Katibat Jabal al-Islam
* Jama'at Ansar al-Furqan in Bilad al Sham
* Ghuraba al-Sham
* Taliban (Pakistani Taliban, Imam Bukhari Jamaat)
* Fatah al-Islam
* Muhajirin wa-Ansar Alliance (Liwaa al-Umma)

People

* Ammar Abdulhamid
* Ali al-Abdallah
* Adnan al-Aroor
* al-Assad family
* Bashar
* Maher
* Rifaat
* Rami Makhlouf
* Hafez Makhlouf
* Riad al-Asaad
* Hadi al-Bahra
* Anwar al-Bunni
* Fahd Jassem al-Freij
* Suheil al-Hassan
* Haitham al-Maleh
* Moaz al-Khatib
* Kamal al-Labwani
* Hamza al-Khateeb
* Tal al-Mallohi
* Fida al-Sayed
* Riad al-Turk
* Khaled Khoja
* Ammar al-Qurabi
* Suheir Atassi
* Ali Sadreddine Al-Bayanouni
* Aref Dalila
* Farid Ghadry
* Burhan Ghalioun
* Razan Ghazzawi
* Ghassan Hitto
* Salim Idris
* Randa Kassis
* Abdul Halim Khaddam
* Michel Kilo
* Bassma Kodmani
* Ali Habib Mahmud
* Ali Mahmoud Othman
* Ibrahim Qashoush
* Dawoud Rajiha
* Yassin al-Haj Saleh
* Bouthaina Shaaban
* Ahmed al-Sharaa
* Abdulbaset Sieda
* Riad Seif
* Fadwa Souleimane
* Mohamad Anas Haitham Soueid
* Yaser Tabbara
* Razan Zaitouneh
* Rami Jarrah
* Abdurrahman Mustafa
* Fadlallah al-Haji

Related

| Elections|

* 2011 local elections
* 2012 parliamentary election
* 2014 presidential election
* 2015 Northern local elections
* 2016 parliamentary election
* 2017 Northern local elections
* 2017 Northern regional elections
* 2018 local elections
* 2020 parliamentary election
* 2021 presidential election

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Issues|

* Casualties
* Cities and towns
* Chemical weapons
* Damaged heritage sites
* Foreign involvement
* Human rights violations
* Humanitarian aid
* International demonstrations and protests
* International reactions
* Massacres
* Mass graves
* Refugees
* Sectarianism and minorities
* Status of the Golan Heights
* Spillover in Lebanon
* Syrian government reactions

Peace process|

* Arab League monitors
* Friends of Syria Group
* Kofi Annan peace plan
* UN supervision mission
* Lakhdar Brahimi peace plan
* U.S.–Russia peace proposals
* 39th G8 summit
* UN Security Council Resolution 2118
* Geneva II conference
* 2015 Zabadani cease-fire agreement
* Vienna talks
* 2016 Geneva talks
* Idlib demilitarization (2018–present)
* First Northern Syria Demilitarization Deal
* Second Northern Syria Demilitarization Deal
* Syrian Negotiation Commission
* Syrian Constitutional Committee

Investigations/legal cases|

* Investigations
* International Commission
* Chemical weapons
* War crimes cases
* Germany
* Canada + Netherlands vs Syria

Related topics|

* Exclusive mandate
* Fourth Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Summit Conference
* Syria Files
* Syrian detainee report
* Syrian media coverage
* 2015 European migrant crisis
* Syrian civil war in popular culture

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