Egyptian involvement in the Syrian Civil War
Egypt has supported the Ba'athist Government in Syria since Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took power in 2013.
Under Morsi[edit]
Under President Mohamed Morsi, Egypt was a supporter of the Syrian opposition,[1][2] sending aid to the Free Syrian Army. Morsi, who announced at a rally that his government had expelled Syria's ambassador and closed the Syrian embassy in Cairo, called for international intervention on behalf of the opposition forces in the effect of an establishment of a no-fly zone.[3] Many Syrian refugees went to Egypt following Morsi's inauguration.[4]
Under el-Sisi[edit]
Following a series of protests that led to the overthrow of Morsi, Egypt began to support the Ba'athist government.[5][6] There was a claim in 2016 made a Pro-Assad source stating that Egypt had sent troops for logistical support for the Ba'athist Government,[7][8] days after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated that he supported the Syrian military.[6][9][10] However, Egypt discussed in 2018 to send troops in support of Rojava following an invitation by the United States,[11] but declined.[12] Also, Egypt has been considered as a major ceasefire party, brokering peace.[13][14][15]
2018 invitation by U.S.[edit]
US President Trump suggested an end to American military presence in Syria, to be replaced with an Arab force made up of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt,[16] However Egypt rejected the idea,[17] since reaching out to Arab affiliated SDF groups Saudi Arabia has set up recruitment centers offering new recruits the equivalent of $200, Saudi Arabia has also set up two communications checkpoints in Qamshili and Hasakah.[18][19]
Allegations of PKK support[edit]
In 2016, claims made by Anadolu Agency stated that Egypt had sent delegation funds, weapons, and other equipment to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, and the Syrian Democratic Forces.[20] Egypt also condemned a Turkish offensive into Kurdish territory, and expressed the right of Syrian Kurds to resist 'Turkish aggression'.[21] In 2020, unnamed Egyptian officials repeated a similar claim, stating that Egypt had sold weapons to the SDF in response to Turkey intervening in Libya.[22]
Along with the UAE, Egypt has long supported the PKK and Turkish opposition groups.[23]
Alleged 2020 military intervention[edit]
On 30 June 2020, the Andalou Agency, citing 'military sources', said that Egypt had deployed 150 troops to Idlib to support Assad.[24][25][26][27][28][29] The claim was never supported by evidence.
References[edit]
- ↑ "FSA praises Morsi's 'historic' statements on Syrian regime - Region - World". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
- ↑ "Morsi role at Syria rally seen as a tipping point for Egypt army". The Irish Times. 2 July 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ↑ Perry, Tom (15 June 2013). "Mursi cuts Egypt's Syria ties, backs no-fly zone". Reuters. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ↑ Qabbani, Abdulhamid (2 September 2013). "Smuggling Syrian refugees out of Egypt". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ↑ "Egypt's Sisi expresses support for Syria's military". al-Jazeera. 23 November 2016.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kynfield, Ben. "Egypt shifts to open support for Assad regime in Syrian civil war". Jerusalem Post.
- ↑ "As-Safir Archives". archive.assafir.com.
- ↑ "Analysis: The Consequences of Egypt's Potential Military Engagement in Syria". Syria.
- ↑ "Egypt Picks Sides in the Syrian War". Foreign Policy.
- ↑ "Egypt's Growing Support for Bashar al-Assad". November 25, 2019.
- ↑ "Egypt says sending Arab troops to Syria a possibility: state newspaper". May 4, 2018 – via www.reuters.com.
- ↑ "Egypt to decline any request by US to send troops to Syria: former intelligence official". April 17, 2018.
- ↑ "In Blow to Iran, Egypt Becomes Surprise New Player in Syria" – via Haaretz.
- ↑ "Egypt mobilizes Gulf, Arab support to end Syrian crisis - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com.
- ↑ "Egypt's leadership emerges again in brokering Middle East stability". June 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Egypt says sending Arab troops to Syria a possibility: state newspaper". May 4, 2018 – via www.reuters.com.
- ↑ "Why an Arab stabilisation force in Syria won't work".
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia in talks with SDF to form new force in northern Syria".
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia wants to build its own Arab army in Syria with U.S. Help, report says". Newsweek. 30 May 2018.
- ↑ "Are the PKK and Cairo new allies?". Rudaw. 27 June 2016.
Cairo reportedly gave the PKK delegation funds and weapons after the second meeting, the report adds.
- ↑ Cairo stepping up political, diplomatic support for Syria’s Kurds - Arab Weekly
- ↑ "Egypt to provide military assistance to the Kurds in Syria".
- ↑ PKK hopeful of Egypt, UAE’s support amid Turkey’s Afrin operation
- ↑ "Egypt sends 150 troops to Syria to 'fight for Assad'". TheNewArab.
- ↑ "Egypt sends forces to Syria for Assad regime". AA. 30 July 2020.
- ↑ "Have Egyptian Troops Joined Iran-Backed Forces in Syria?".
- ↑ "Egypt sends soldiers to Syria to bolster embattled President Assad". North Africa Post.
- ↑ Egypt sends forces to Syria for Assad regime
- ↑ Egypt sends troops to Syria's Idlib in coordination with Iran
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