| Hawks of the South | |
|---|---|
| صقور الجنوب Tahalaf Suqour al-Janoub | |
| Leaders | Col. Mohammed Khaled al-Duhni |
| Dates of operation | 27 December 2014 - ? (inactive) |
| Active regions | Daraa Governorate |
| Size | 5,000+ |
| Part of | Free Syrian Army Southern Front |
| Opponents | Syrian Armed Forces National Defense Force |
| Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War |
The Hawks of the South (Tahalaf Suqour al-Janoub) was a Free Syrian Army coalition that was active during the Syrian Civil War. It was created on 27 December 2014 by Colonel Mohammed Khaled al-Duhni to strengthen the Southern Front. The coalition operated in eastern Daraa Governorate. According to the colonel, the Falcons of the South was the biggest rebel group operating in Daraa Governorate in regard to arms and fighters.
Former member groups
- 18 March Division
- Yarmouk Army
- Fallujah of Horan Brigade
- Lions of Sunna Brigade
See also
References
- ^ "4 rebel groups form military alliance in Daraa". Zaman Alwsl. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- "The Moderate Rebels: A Growing List of Vetted Groups Fielding BGM-71 TOW Anti-Tank Guided Missiles". Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ Ahmad. ""تحالف صقور الجنوب" .. توحد جديد في درعا". Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- "العقيد "الدهني" تشكيل تحالف "صقور الجنوب" خطوة نحو توحيد فصائل حوران". العاصمة ديلي نيوز. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
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