Sarout (center with flag) during a pro-rebel demonstration in Kafr Nabl on 5 October 2018
Abdul Baset was born to a Bedouin family in Al-Bayadah, Homs.[3] Prior to the Syrian revolution, he was a soccer goalkeeper for both Al-Karamah SC and the Syrian national team.[4] When the uprising started, he led demonstrations in his hometown of Homs, where for a period of time he hosted the actress Fadwa Soliman, with whom he held[5] rallies demanding the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as well as other general demands of the Syrian uprising. As violence erupted between pro and antigovernmental groups, all four of his brothers were killed by Syrian security forces. His uncle, Mohiey Edden al-Sarout, was killed in November 2011 in Homs.[6] He became well known for his chants during anti-government demonstrations. Initially, his speeches and chants were mostly nationalist in nature, but in line with the rising influence of Islamism among Syrian rebel groups, they gradually adopted more overtly religious and sectarian undertones.[7] During the Siege of Homs from 2011 to 2014, he became a Syrian rebel commander.[8]
Arab-speaking media networks like Al Jazeera and Al Araby described him as a "well known icon in the Syrian uprising",[9] as well as by the epithet "Keeper of the Revolution", a wordplay on him being an ex-goalkeeper.[4][10][11] After the disintegration of the Free Syrian Army, he became a commander in the rebel group Jaysh al-Izza.[12][13]
Sarout survived at least three assassination attempts during his time as a rebel commander. During one attempt, 50 fighters from his unit, the Bayada Martyrs' Brigade, were killed.[1] He was featured in the 2013 war documentary The Return to Homs.[14]
In 2014, he was among the rebels evacuated from Homs to the rebel-held Idlib Governorate by the Syrian government, following the surrender deal that ended the Siege of Homs.[15][16]
In November 2015, Sarout and the Bayada Martyrs' Brigade came into conflict with the Al-Nusra Front. The Al-Nusra forces attacked Sarout and his fighters over a claim that Sarout had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.[17] Sarout denied the claim, but admitted he had considered joining ISIL, as he started viewing the jihadist group as the only force capable of fighting the Syrian Government.[18] He stated that he gave up on joining the group after realizing that it was primarily concerned with setting up a caliphate, rather than fighting the government. He added that while he didn't join the militant group, he would also refuse to fight against it.[19]
On 29 May 2017, Sarout was arrested by Tahrir al-Sham after being accused of participating in an anti-HTS protest in Maarat al-Nu'man.[20] He was released on 24 June and charges against him were dropped.[21]
He died on 8 June 2019, during the 2019 Northwestern Syria offensive, after engaging in combat with the Syrian Army at Tal Malah village.[23][12][13][15][24] According to a Jayish al-Izza spokesperson, as well as the pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, he died in a Turkish hospital in Reyhanlı, Hatay from wounds sustained two days prior,[25] when he was struck by Syrian Army artillery, after his unit clashed with the army in northern Hama.[26][24][27] He was taken a day later to the village of Al-Dana in rebel-held northwestern Syria, to be buried with one of his deceased brothers.[19]
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Syrian Revolution Icon, Activist Abdelbaset Sarout – Documentary film (with English Subtitles)
March 05, 2023
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Abdul Baset al Sarout Arabic عبد الباسط الساروت 1 January 1992 8 June 2019 was a Syrian association football goalkeeper He represented his country at the Syria U17 and Syria U20 level He was also a prominent rebel figure in the Syrian Revolution Abdul Baset al SaroutSarout in Idlib on 18 March 2019Born 1992 01 01 1 January 1992Homs SyriaDied8 June 2019 2019 06 08 aged 27 Homs SyriaAllegianceSyrian oppositionJaysh al IzzaYears of service2011 2019UnitBayada Martyrs Brigade 1 Homs al Adyyah Brigade subunit of Jaysh al Izza 2 Battles warsSyrian Civil War Siege of Homs Siege of Northern Homs Inter rebel conflict during the Syrian Civil War 2019 Northwestern Syria offensiveWebsitewww wbr instagram wbr com wbr abdulbasit wbr wbr wbr alsaroutAssociation football careerPosition s GoalkeeperYouth careerYearsTeam 2011Al KaramahInternational careerYearsTeamApps Gls 2007 2008Syria U172009 2010Syria U20 Contents 1 Biography 2 Death 3 References 4 External linksBiography Edit Sarout center with flag during a pro rebel demonstration in Kafr Nabl on 5 October 2018 Abdul Baset was born to a Bedouin family in Al Bayadah Homs 3 Prior to the Syrian revolution he was a soccer goalkeeper for both Al Karamah SC and the Syrian national team 4 When the uprising started he led demonstrations in his hometown of Homs where for a period of time he hosted the actress Fadwa Soliman with whom he held 5 rallies demanding the removal of Syrian President Bashar al Assad as well as other general demands of the Syrian uprising As violence erupted between pro and antigovernmental groups all four of his brothers were killed by Syrian security forces His uncle Mohiey Edden al Sarout was killed in November 2011 in Homs 6 He became well known for his chants during anti government demonstrations Initially his speeches and chants were mostly nationalist in nature but in line with the rising influence of Islamism among Syrian rebel groups they gradually adopted more overtly religious and sectarian undertones 7 During the Siege of Homs from 2011 to 2014 he became a Syrian rebel commander 8 Arab speaking media networks like Al Jazeera and Al Araby described him as a well known icon in the Syrian uprising 9 as well as by the epithet Keeper of the Revolution a wordplay on him being an ex goalkeeper 4 10 11 After the disintegration of the Free Syrian Army he became a commander in the rebel group Jaysh al Izza 12 13 Sarout survived at least three assassination attempts during his time as a rebel commander During one attempt 50 fighters from his unit the Bayada Martyrs Brigade were killed 1 He was featured in the 2013 war documentary The Return to Homs 14 In 2014 he was among the rebels evacuated from Homs to the rebel held Idlib Governorate by the Syrian government following the surrender deal that ended the Siege of Homs 15 16 In November 2015 Sarout and the Bayada Martyrs Brigade came into conflict with the Al Nusra Front The Al Nusra forces attacked Sarout and his fighters over a claim that Sarout had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant 17 Sarout denied the claim but admitted he had considered joining ISIL as he started viewing the jihadist group as the only force capable of fighting the Syrian Government 18 He stated that he gave up on joining the group after realizing that it was primarily concerned with setting up a caliphate rather than fighting the government He added that while he didn t join the militant group he would also refuse to fight against it 19 On 29 May 2017 Sarout was arrested by Tahrir al Sham after being accused of participating in an anti HTS protest in Maarat al Nu man 20 He was released on 24 June and charges against him were dropped 21 Death Edit Syrian rebel supporters demonstrate after they held a prayer for Sarout at the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul 9 June 2019 which drew criticism from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party HDP 22 He died on 8 June 2019 during the 2019 Northwestern Syria offensive after engaging in combat with the Syrian Army at Tal Malah village 23 12 13 15 24 According to a Jayish al Izza spokesperson as well as the pro opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights he died in a Turkish hospital in Reyhanli Hatay from wounds sustained two days prior 25 when he was struck by Syrian Army artillery after his unit clashed with the army in northern Hama 26 24 27 He was taken a day later to the village of Al Dana in rebel held northwestern Syria to be buried with one of his deceased brothers 19 References Edit a b Document rebel commander robs 2 3 Million allocated to break Homs Siege Zaman al Wasl 16 June 2014 الساروت أوصى بـ المهاجر خليفة له لماذا ومن هو Step News Agency in Arabic 23 June 2019 الساروت وأول عام على الفجيعة عدنان عبد الرزاق www zamanalwsl net in Arabic Retrieved 7 February 2022 a b حارس الثورة السورية ثلاثة أعوام على رحيل عبد الباسط الساروت Keeper of the Syrian Revolution Third Death Anniversary of Abdul Baset Sarout Al Araby in Arabic 9 June 2022 Retrieved 27 June 2022 Saka20100 8 November 2011 الفنانه فدوى سليمان في قلب المظاهرات في البياضه حمص retrieved 9 June 2019 Abdul Baset Al Sarout Songs of the Syrian Revolution YouTube 24 August 2016 Retrieved 9 June 2019 Syrian Soccer Star Symbol of Revolt Dies After Battle The New York Times 8 June 2019 ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 9 June 2019 London 2012 Olympics Syrian goalkeeper takes a stand in Homs as national side aim for Olympics Telegraph 13 March 2012 Archived from the original on 15 March 2012 Retrieved 15 March 2012 Abdul Baset Al Sarout Live Blog AlJazeera net 2012 Retrieved 15 March 2012 رحيل عبد الباسط الساروت حارس الثورة السورية Departure of Abul Baset Al Sarout The Keeper of the Syrian Revolution Al Jazeera 2019 Retrieved 9 June 2019 Syria reacts to Arab League suspension Sunday 13 November 2011 Guardian 13 November 2011 Retrieved 16 March 2012 a b News Desk 8 June 2019 Former Syrian National Team member turned rebel commander reportedly dead after Hama battle AMN Al Masdar News المصدر نيوز Retrieved 8 June 2019 a b Syrian football goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle www egyptindependent com 8 June 2019 Retrieved 8 June 2019 The Return To Homs Proaction Ventana Films 20 November 2013 Retrieved 16 August 2015 a b Star soccer player turned rebel icon dies in Syria fighting Reuters 8 June 2019 Retrieved 8 June 2019 Syrian footballer singer and rebel Abd al Basset al Sarout killed in northern Syria Middle East Eye Retrieved 8 June 2019 Nusra turns guns on rebels in effort to capture only corridor into blockaded north Homs Syria Direct 4 November 2015 Syrian rebel icon dies after clashes 8 June 2019 Retrieved 9 June 2019 a b Bulos Nabih Syrian rebel leader s death spurs debate about his legacy Los Angeles Times Retrieved 11 June 2019 Front victory arrest Abdul Baset Al Sarout on charges of incitement Al Etihad Press 30 May 2017 Archived from the original on 3 June 2017 Retrieved 30 May 2017 Edit Sham acquits Abdel Basset Alsarut Enab Baladi 24 June 2017 Fehim Tastekin 13 June 2019 The Syrian funeral that divided Turkey Al Monitor Revolution Icon Abdul Basset al Sarout died of wounds sustained in Hama battles commander Zaman Al Wasl 8 June 2019 Retrieved 8 June 2019 a b Syrian footballer and singer of revolution killed in conflict The Guardian 8 June 2019 ISSN 0261 3077 Retrieved 8 June 2019 Syrian goalie turned rebel icon dies in Turkey Ahval 9 June 2019 xmarn 8 June 2019 The death of Abdul Basit al Sarout on Jun 8 due to wounds sustained in a shelling by Syrian regime on a front in Hama Syrian Network for Human Rights Retrieved 8 June 2019 Syrian goalkeeper who became rebel icon dies in Hama battle www aljazeera com Retrieved 8 June 2019 External links EditSyrian Revolution Icon Activist Abdelbaset Sarout Documentary film with English Subtitles Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Abdul Baset al Sarout amp oldid 1140934191, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
