Abu Amsha

27 06, 2025

Turkey in Syria: Temporary necessity turned permanent presence?

By Walid Al Nofal|2025-07-09T12:43:09+02:00June 27, 2025|

As Turkish-linked commanders with dubious human rights records are commissioned as officers and appointed to top military positions in Syria, questions arise over the future of Ankara’s influence in the state and its armed forces.

4 04, 2022

The case of Abu Amsha: How commanders of Turkish-backed factions in northwestern Syria go unpunished

By Walid Al Nofal|2024-12-03T18:37:48+01:00April 4, 2022|

Following months of investigation into accusations of abuses and violations by Abu Amsha—a Turkish-backed opposition commander—an investigative committee recommended he be dismissed. Local faction leaders agreed. Then, nothing happened.