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Jamaat Jund al-Qawqaz
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Jamaat Jund al-Qawqaz, originally formed as Ahrar al-Sharkas (Arabic: كتيبة أحرار ألشركس, The Free Circassian Battalion), was an armed group based in the Quneitra Governorate of Syria with some fighters in the Latakia Governorate. The group was made up of ethnic Circassians from Beer Ajam. The group came to prominence during the Quneitra Governorate clashes (2012–14).
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Jamaat Jund al-Qawqaz | |
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كتيبة أحرار ألشركس | |
![]() The group uses the flag of Adygea which is representative of Circassian identity | |
Leaders | Abu Hatab al-Sharkassy |
Dates of operation | February 2013 — 2014 [1] |
Headquarters | Beer Ajam, Quneitra Governorate |
Active regions | Quneitra Governorate and Latakia Governorate |
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Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War |
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