Syrian security forces kill French jihadist in Idlib clashes

While pursuing the group, armed jihadists opened fire on the security forces, triggering clashes that “resulted in the death of one member of the armed group and the injury of a civilian,” security forces said. 

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Syrian government forces, Uzbek jihadists clash in Idlib

The clashes in the northern countryside of Idlib province allegedly came amid simmering tensions due to the arrest of an Uzbek fighter in the area, prompting backlash and demonstrations from Uzbek jihadists, according to rights groups and social media reports. 

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Syrian forces surrounding French jihadist camp in Idlib

The group of jihadists is reportedly the Firqat al-Ghuraba, or Strangers Division, and is led by Omar Omsen, also known as Omar Diaby, a French jihadist of Senegalese origin wanted by Paris and designated an “international terrorist” by the United States. 

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