Uyghurs among foreign militants given ranks in Syrian military
Uyghurs among foreign militants given ranks in Syrian military - Abdulaziz Dawood Khudaberdi of Turkistan Islamic Party appointed brigadier general
Syria appoints some foreign Islamist fighters to its military, sources say
Syria's new rulers have installed some foreign fighters including Uyghurs, a Jordanian and a Turk in the country's armed forces as Damascus tries to shape a patchwork of rebel groups into a professional military,
Foreign Fighters Integrate Into Syria's New Military Hierarchy
Syria's new leadership has integrated foreign jihadists into its armed forces, including Uyghurs, Jordanians, and Turks, as part of efforts to professionalize rebel groups. The move raises concerns and questions from neighboring countries and citizens,
Foreign fighters given senior Syrian army posts - reports
Syria's new leaders are reported to have given some foreign Islamist fighters senior official posts in the country's armed forces.The army is being re-organised by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – the Islamist group that is now effectively in charge of the country – following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad earlier this month.
Report: Syria Appoints Foreign Fighters to Military as Part of Post-Assad Restructuring
One controversial appointment is Chinese Uyghur Abdulaziz Dawood Khudaberdi, also known as Zahid, who was named brigadier-general. The Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), which Khudaberdi leads in Syria, celebrated his promotion alongside the appointments of two other Uyghur fighters as colonels.
Syria's New Military Front: Integrating Foreign Fighters
Syria's new rulers have incorporated foreign fighters, including Uyghurs and Arabs, into their military to professionalize their forces. This move, intended to recognize their contributions against Assad's regime,
'Foreign jihadists' in Syria leader's pick for army officers: monitor, experts
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has tapped dozens of former rebels for high-ranking army positions, several of whom are foreign fighters, a war monitor and experts said on Monday.The names include former rebels,
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