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Salem Turki al-Antri

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Salem Turki al-Antri (Arabic: سالم تركي العنتري) is a Syrian militant and leader of the US-backed Revolutionary Commando Army also known as the Free Syrian army (FSA).[1] Appointed by the United states on february 29 2024 Salem replaced Muhammad Farid al-Qasim who was dismissed after multiple concerns about his conduct by fellow FSA members.[2] Before joining the US backed rebel group Salem was a member the Islamic state (ISIS) a US-designated terrorist organization.[3] He has remained in FSA controlled territory since appointed leader and helped coordinate and execute the Palmyra offensive (2024) & the Battle of Damascus (2024) significantly increasing area of its control.

  1. ^ publish (2024-02-29). "Syrian Free Army appoints new leader in Syria's al-Tanf base". Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  2. ^ English, Al Mayadeen (2024-02-29). "US replaces FSA leadership, works on fortifying its occupation bases". Al Mayadeen English. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  3. ^ Corbley, Andy (2024-03-04). "A Former Emir of ISIS Just Sworn in as New US-Backed Militia Commander Inside US Al-Tanf Base". Retrieved 2024-12-07.