500–700 fighters on both sides and 12 civilians killed[6][7]
The East Ghouta inter-rebel conflict (April–May 2016) was an armed conflict between the rebel coalition of Jaish al-Fustat, consisting of the al-Nusra Front and al-Rahman Legion, and the rebel group Jaysh al-Islam, that occurred in the rebel-held territories east of Damascus. Tensions between the two groups took place since March 2016, when the Rahman Legion expelled Jaysh al-Islam in Zamalka after absorbing the Ajnad al-Sham Islamic Union in February.[8]
On 18 April 2016, the al-Rahman Legion launched an attack on Jaysh al-Islam headquarters in the town of Jisreen, capturing the headquarters.[9]
Open conflict
Fighting starts
On 28 April, the Rahman Legion and Jaish al-Fustat attacked Jaysh al-Islam positions in six towns in eastern Ghouta, including Qaboun and Zamalka,[10] resulting in the former's air defence brigade defecting to Jaysh al-Islam. Ahrar ash-Sham denied involvement in the conflict and remained neutral. Due to the fighting, the residents of East Ghouta demonstrated, calling for an end of rebel infighting.[4]
Attack on Misraba and ceasefire
On 8 May, Jaish al-Fustat, Jabhat al-Nusra, and al-Rahman Legion attacked the Jaysh al-Islam-held village of Misraba. By this time, Jaysh al-Islam mainly controlled the northern areas of East Ghouta, while Jabhat al-Nusra controlled the south.[11] Jaysh al-Islam also raided several pharmacies, and a doctor was killed by stray bullets. By the next day, a ceasefire agreement was signed which mandated Jaysh al-Islam to withdraw from Misraba, which was then to be controlled by a neutral police force.[5] Still, despite the declared ceasefire, fighting continued and by 17 May, more than 500 fighters on both sides and a dozen civilians had been killed in the fighting in East Ghouta.[6] A new ceasefire agreement was declared on 24 May 2016.[2]
In mid-June, a new round of fighting left more than 30 fighters dead on both sides.[12]
On 22 July, during a new government offensive in East Ghouta, the Al-Rahman Legion attacked the Jaysh al-Islam-held "Office of Damascus Countryside" in Saqba, resulting in the deaths of nine rebels.[7]
Between 26 April and 1 May 2017, more than 95 rebels were killed during clashes between Jaysh al-Islam, Tahrir al-Sham, and the Rahman Legion. Jaysh al-Islam fighters opened fire on demonstrators who called for an end to the infighting. The clashes led to Syrian Army advances in eastern Damascus.[13]
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This article is about the inter rebel conflict in East Ghouta For the concurrent government offensive see Rif Dimashq offensive April 2016 East Ghouta inter rebel conflict April May 2016 Part of the Rif Dimashq Governorate campaign and the inter rebel conflict during the Syrian Civil WarDate18 April 24 May 2016 1 month and 6 days LocationEast Ghouta Rif Dimashq Governorate SyriaResultCeasefire 2 BelligerentsAl Rahman Legion 1 2 3 1st Brigade 4 Jaish al Fustat 4 Al Nusra Front Fajr al UmmahJaysh al Islam Air Defense Brigade 4 Commanders and leadersWael Alwan Al Rahman Legion spokesman 5 Qais a Shami JaI spokesman 5 Casualties and losses500 700 fighters on both sides and 12 civilians killed 6 7 The East Ghouta inter rebel conflict April May 2016 was an armed conflict between the rebel coalition of Jaish al Fustat consisting of the al Nusra Front and al Rahman Legion and the rebel group Jaysh al Islam that occurred in the rebel held territories east of Damascus Tensions between the two groups took place since March 2016 when the Rahman Legion expelled Jaysh al Islam in Zamalka after absorbing the Ajnad al Sham Islamic Union in February 8 Contents 1 Prelude Clashes in Jisreen 2 Open conflict 2 1 Fighting starts 2 2 Attack on Misraba and ceasefire 3 Aftermath 4 ReferencesPrelude Clashes in Jisreen EditOn 18 April 2016 the al Rahman Legion launched an attack on Jaysh al Islam headquarters in the town of Jisreen capturing the headquarters 9 Open conflict EditFighting starts Edit On 28 April the Rahman Legion and Jaish al Fustat attacked Jaysh al Islam positions in six towns in eastern Ghouta including Qaboun and Zamalka 10 resulting in the former s air defence brigade defecting to Jaysh al Islam Ahrar ash Sham denied involvement in the conflict and remained neutral Due to the fighting the residents of East Ghouta demonstrated calling for an end of rebel infighting 4 Attack on Misraba and ceasefire Edit On 8 May Jaish al Fustat Jabhat al Nusra and al Rahman Legion attacked the Jaysh al Islam held village of Misraba By this time Jaysh al Islam mainly controlled the northern areas of East Ghouta while Jabhat al Nusra controlled the south 11 Jaysh al Islam also raided several pharmacies and a doctor was killed by stray bullets By the next day a ceasefire agreement was signed which mandated Jaysh al Islam to withdraw from Misraba which was then to be controlled by a neutral police force 5 Still despite the declared ceasefire fighting continued and by 17 May more than 500 fighters on both sides and a dozen civilians had been killed in the fighting in East Ghouta 6 A new ceasefire agreement was declared on 24 May 2016 2 Aftermath EditMain article East Ghouta inter rebel conflict April May 2017 In mid June a new round of fighting left more than 30 fighters dead on both sides 12 On 22 July during a new government offensive in East Ghouta the Al Rahman Legion attacked the Jaysh al Islam held Office of Damascus Countryside in Saqba resulting in the deaths of nine rebels 7 Between 26 April and 1 May 2017 more than 95 rebels were killed during clashes between Jaysh al Islam Tahrir al Sham and the Rahman Legion Jaysh al Islam fighters opened fire on demonstrators who called for an end to the infighting The clashes led to Syrian Army advances in eastern Damascus 13 References Edit Aron Lund Showdown in East Ghouta Carnegie Endowment for International Peace may 4 2016 a b c Tomson Chris 24 May 2016 Breaking Rebel factions sign peace deal with each other in East Ghouta Damascus Archived from the original on 8 July 2018 Retrieved 2 August 2016 Aron Lund Syria East Ghouta Turns on Itself Again The Century Foundation may 1 2017 a b c d Shameful rebel infighting in East Ghouta leaves residents in a state of shock Syria direct 28 April 2016 Archived from the original on 29 April 2016 Retrieved 17 May 2016 a b c East Ghouta infighting over for now People are tired of both sides Syria direct 10 May 2016 Archived from the original on 20 December 2018 Retrieved 17 May 2016 a b Syria rebel clashes leave 52 dead in Eastern Ghouta Retrieved 2 August 2016 a b Charkatli Izat 22 July 2016 Rebel infighting returns to eastern Ghouta al Masdar News Archived from the original on 2 October 2018 Retrieved 22 July 2016 Rebel allies fight each other in east Damascus monitor Now News 1 March 2016 Archived from the original on 4 August 2018 Retrieved 17 May 2016 Rebel forces fight one another in rural Damascus Al Masdar News 19 April 2016 Archived from the original on 11 June 2019 Retrieved 17 May 2016 Extremist rebels of Faylaq Al Rahman captures strategic point from Jaysh Al Islam in rural Damascus ABNA 30 April 2016 Rebels storm Misraba village as insurgent infighting engulfs East Ghouta Al Masdar News 8 May 2016 Archived from the original on 11 February 2019 Retrieved 17 May 2016 user3 أكثر من 30 مقاتلا قضوا في هجوم لمجموعات من فيلق الرحمن وجبهة النصرة بمنطقة جسرين Retrieved 2 August 2016 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web 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