Free Syrian Army

The Free Syrian Army (FSA) is a coalition of Syrian opposition groups formed in 2011 to oppose the government of Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war. Comprised mainly of defected military personnel and civilians, the FSA seeks to overthrow Assad’s regime and establish a more democratic Syria. It functions as an armed resistance movement, often engaged in battles against government forces, and has received support from various countries. Over time, the FSA has become a loose, multifaceted network with varying goals and factions, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the Syrian conflict.