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Eastern Syria insurgency

The Eastern Syria insurgency is an armed insurgency being waged by remnants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and both pro and anti-Syrian government Arab nationalist insurgents, against the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), its military (the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)), and their allies in the US-led Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF–OIR) coalition.

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant: Following the loss of most of its territory, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has launched a desert-based insurgency, while simultaneously attempting to rally elements of the civilian population to its cause. By attacking SDF-backed civil authorities, it undermines the latter's reputation and worsens existing grievances, resulting in a deteriorating security situation. It is unclear how many active ISIL fighters still operate in Syria, but they probably number several thousands.

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Government loyalists: Various pro-government groups operate in eastern Syria, including the "" (founded in February 2018 in Raqqa), the "Popular Resistance in Hasakah" (founded in April 2018),[22] and the "Popular Resistance in Manbij" (founded in June 2018).[23] These groups are reportedly supported by Iran,[1] and elements of the Syrian Armed Forces such as the Baqir Brigade.[22] The SDF and AANES government have accused Iran of organizing assassinations in SDF-held areas, attempting to turn locals against the SDF and American-led Coalition presence.[14]

Popular Resistance of the Eastern Region

November – attempted to assassinate SDF commander Muhammad Abu Adel with an IED in Manbij, leaving him injured.[24]

Harakat al-Qiyam

a similar insurgency in neighboring Iraq

Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017–present)

Second Northern Syria Buffer Zone

Syrian Desert campaign (December 2017–present)

SDF insurgency in Northern Aleppo

Insurgency in Idlib