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[1] to strengthen the Southern Front. The coalition operated in eastern Daraa Governorate.[3] According to the colonel, the Falcons of the South was the biggest rebel group operating in Daraa Governorate in regard to arms and fighters.[1]

Hawks of the South
صقور الجنوب
Tahalaf Suqour al-Janoub
LeadersCol. Mohammed Khaled al-Duhni[1]
Dates of operation27 December 2014[1] - ? (inactive)[2]
Active regionsDaraa Governorate[1]
Size5,000+
Part ofFree Syrian Army
Southern Front[3]
OpponentsSyrian Armed Forces
National Defense Force
Battles and warsSyrian Civil War

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "4 rebel groups form military alliance in Daraa". Zaman Alwsl. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  2. ^ "The Moderate Rebels: A Growing List of Vetted Groups Fielding BGM-71 TOW Anti-Tank Guided Missiles". Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  3. ^ a b Ahmad. ""تحالف صقور الجنوب" .. توحد جديد في درعا". Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  4. ^ "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.