Syrian PMF militia backs regime forces in Deir Ezzor
Volunteer soldiers. File photo.
Hasakah (Syrian News) A group of the Popular Mobilization Forces militia (al-Hashd al-Shaabi) in Syria has moved toward the Syrian Badiyah, to back the regime forces in the military operations taking place in Deir Ezzor Province.
Qasioun News reported that a group of the newly formed Syrian al-Hashd al-Shaabi militia moved toward the Syrian Badiyah, to participate with the regime forces in the operation codenamed, “Lifting the siege” in the province of Deir Ezzor.
Recently, social media outlets and activists published news about the formation of new militia in the city of Hasakah, and it was officially formed under the title “Syrian Popular Mobilization Forces” with the participation of more than five thousand militants.
Local sources told Qasioun News that the Syrian regime forces started to encourage people to join the newly formed militia for a monthly salary of US$ 200, since the beginning of this year.
Moreover, sources said that rebels who are willing to reconcile with the Syrian regime, and those who missed military service are allowed to join the Syrian PMF militia.