A new group of rebels in the far south of Syria has emerged with the goal of reaching Damascus. The Southern Operations Room, representing the southern rebels, issued a statement urging government forces to defect from the Assad regime and join their cause. They declared their destination as Damascus, with plans to convene at the public square of Umayyads.
The group announced that they had seized a cluster of government posts along the Jordan-Syria border and are now securing the border strip after the surrender of regime forces stationed there. This development marks a significant escalation in the conflict, as the southern rebel movement, which originated in 2012 with Free Syrian Army groups in Daraa, has reignited with renewed vigor.
While clashes between southern rebels and regime forces have been ongoing, the recent uprising represents a major flare-up after years of relative calm. The regime, previously focused on fighting in the northwest Idlib province, now faces the challenge of combat on two fronts, as rebel forces advance southward towards Damascus.
The rebels' push towards the capital poses a direct threat to Bashar al-Assad's regime, forcing them to confront a multi-front conflict. The situation remains fluid as both sides maneuver for control, with the rebels gaining momentum in the south while the regime grapples with defending its positions.
