Ahrar al-Sham

Ahrar al-Sham is a Syrian Islamist militant group that emerged during the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011. Founded by various factions, the organization seeks to establish an Islamic state in Syria based on its interpretation of Islamic law. Ahrar al-Sham has been one of the more influential groups in the opposition to the Syrian government, often collaborating with others in the fight against President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The group has received support from various foreign backers but has also faced criticism for its hardline ideology and connections to other extremist groups.