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Syrian Liberation Front–Tahrir al-Sham conflict

On 19 February 2018, heavy clashes erupted between the newly established Syrian Liberation Front, which consists of Ahrar al-Sham and the Nour al-Din al-Zenki Movement, backed by the Suqour al-Sham Brigades,[2] and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in the western Aleppo Governorate. The conflict soon spread to the Idlib Governorate and the SLF captured several towns from HTS.[5] A ceasefire between the two groups was reached on 24 April 2018. Fighting again resumed on 1 January 2019, ending with a total HTS military victory on 9 January.[20]

Not to be confused with the National Front for Liberation–Tahrir al-Sham conflict of 2019.

Conflict[edit]

First phase[edit]

The conflict was triggered by the assassination of HTS commander Abu Ayman al-Masri on 16 February 2018, by Nour al-Din al-Zenki. The commander's wife was also wounded during the attack that killed him.[30][31]

al-Nusra Front–SRF/Hazzm Movement conflict

October 2016 Idlib Governorate clashes

Idlib Governorate clashes (January–March 2017)

Idlib Governorate clashes (July 2017)

East Ghouta inter-rebel conflict (April–May 2017)