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Dec 02, 2012
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First Female Commander in Free Syrian Army

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Source: Online Platforms

Following are excerpts from an video featuring the first female commander in the Free Syrian Army, which was posted on the Internet on December 2, 2012:


Amira Ar’our: I am First Lieutenant Amira Ar’our from the northern recruitment and mobilization area. I hereby announce my defection from Assad’s criminal gangs.


I am joining the ranks of the heroic people and its blessed revolution against the murderous oppressors. This is because these gangs have committed the most abominable crimes against defenseless civilians. I hereby announce the formation of the FSA Blessed Aqsa Brigade. May Allah grant us success.


FSA fighters: Allah Akbar, Allah Akbar.


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