(Zaman Al Wasl)- The regime forces have arrested a prominent commander of one of its pro-militias, following clashes with Tiger elite forces, sources said on Tuesday.
Mahmoud Afifa along with 12 members of his militia were arrested after clashes with forces subordinated to Suhail al-Hassan forces, the notorious general who was praised by the Russian President Vladimir Putin months ago fro his ' bravery'.
Afifa was captured in an ambush near the town of Qutaifa in the eastern countryside of Damascus.
The militia, whcih based in Khneifees village east of Hama province, has played big role in fighting against ISIS in the Syrian desert, following 6-year-old trcue with regime army.
Lately, the Assad regime ordered Afifa militia to join the Fifth Legion that includes most paramilitary groups operating under the commanded of regime army.
Zaman Al Wasl
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