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Powerful south Syria armed faction says to integrate into government forces

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13-04-2025 | 11:24

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Powerful south Syria armed faction says to integrate into government forces

A powerful armed faction in southern Syria led by defected military officer Ahmed al-Awda announced that it was dissolving itself and integrating into the government's armed forces.

"We, members, soldiers and officers of what was previously known as the Eighth Brigade, officially announce the dissolution of this formation and handing over all its military and human capacities to the defense ministry," said Colonel Mohamed al-Hourani in a statement.

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