Syrian National Army
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The Syrian National Army, previously the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and also known as the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (TFSA), is a coalition of armed Syrian opposition groups in the Syrian Civil War. Comprising various rebel factions that emerged at the onset of the war in July 2011, it was officially established in 2017 under the auspices of Turkey, which provides funding, training, and military support.
Rebel fighter opening fire with a machine gun during the Battle of al-Bab, December 14, 2016.
Syrian National Army fighters near Jandiris district northern Aleppo's countryside, 11 February 2018
Syrian National Army fighters on 12 October 2019
Turkish-supplied FNSS ACV-15, manned by a SNA crew, during operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Azadî Battalion
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The Azadî Battalion, also known as the Elite Battalion, is a Kurdish unit affiliated with the Free Syrian Army and reportedly loyal to Mustafa Cumma's Kurdish Freedom Party. Founded in 2012 and led by Azad Shabo, the Azadî Battalion is opposed to the Democratic Union Party (PYD) and fights on the side of Turkey in the Syrian Civil War.
Azad Shabo and his fighters during the Turkish-led offensive in Afrin on 24 January 2018.