Hamza Division (Daraa)
Not to be confused with Hamza Division (Aleppo).
| Hamza Division | |
|---|---|
| فرقة الحمزة Firqat al-Hamza | |
Syrian opposition flag used by the Hamza Division | |
| Leaders | Col. Saber Safar |
| Dates of operation | 8 April 2013 – 31 July 2018 |
| Group(s) |
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| Headquarters | Inkhil, Syria |
| Active regions | |
| Part of | Free Syrian Army
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| Opponents | Syrian Armed Forces Islamic State |
| Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War
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The Hamza Division (Arabic: فرقة الحمزة; Firqat al-Hamza) was a Syrian rebel group affiliated with the Free Syrian Army. It was based in Inkhil, Daraa Governorate. It was formed on 8 April 2013 by Colonel Saber Safar as the "Hamza Brigade". It was composed of six subunits. The group received U.S.-made BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missiles. It was a member of the Daraa Military Council and the Southern Front.
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