Movement of Salah al-Din the Kurd
The Movement of Salah al-Din the Kurd (
, the group mostly operates in northwestern Syria.History
The Movement of Salah al-Din the Kurd was founded by Kurdish militants who had been involved in the Syrian Civil War since 2012, many of whom had taken part in notable battles such as the
Ideology
The militia espouses a Sunni Salafi Islamist ideology and attaches great value to the unity of the ummah (Islamic community). It consequently has implored the Syrian rebels to stay united in the face of the government. Members of the group have been taught by jihadist cleric Abdul Razzaq al-Mahdi.[1][3]
The Movement of Salah al-Din the Kurd also regards itself as a Kurdish movement, and the protection of the rights of Kurds is one its main goals. The group has admitted that it is not supported by the majority of Kurds in Syria (who mainly back the secular Syrian Democratic Forces) and attributes this to its low profile. The militia has also voiced support for the Syrian opposition's civil councils, the spread of education (including non-Sharia education), and relief for orphans, widows, as well as IDPs.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi (6 August 2019). "Kurdish Rebels in Northwest Syria: Interview with Harakat Salah al-Din al-Kurdi". Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ "حركة صلاح الدين الكردي". Movement of Salah al-Din the Kurd. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019.
- ^ Alain Rodier (7 August 2019). "L'émir salafiste-djihadiste al-Joulani publie une vidéo pleine de bon sens mais dans quel but ?" [The Salafist-jihadist emir al-Joulani publishes a video full of common sense but for what purpose?]. Atlantico. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
