Siege of Deir ez-Zor
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The siege of Deir ez-Zour was military operation, part of the Syrian uprising, in the Syrian governorate of Deir ez-Zour
cities, including Abu kamal
and Deir ez-Zour. The operation started due to massive protests against the government in the area since spring 2011. A total of 80 people were killed at least in the area since .
On 31 July, the government of Syria sent the Syrian army
into several Syrian cities to control protests on the eve of Ramadan
, as part of a nationwide crackdown, nicknamed the Ramadan Massacre. At least 142 people across Syria died on that day, including over 100 in Hama alone, and 29 in Deir ez-Zor.
On 17th August, partial retreat was ordered to let a police-guided group of journalist to tour in the city. Tanks and armored vehicle moved from the centre of the city to the camps on damascus highway, while other units were pulled through the north-eastern outlet ,. The next day, several units from the Army and paramilitary militia were re-deployed in the city and its suburbs .
Deir ez-Zor Governorate
Deir ez-Zor Governorate or Muhafazah Dayr az Zawr is one of the fourteen governorates of Syria. It is situated in eastern Syria, bordering Iraq. It has an area of 33,060 km² and a population of 1,202,000...
cities, including Abu kamal
Abu Kamal District
Abu Kamal District is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Deir ez-Zor Governorate. Its capital city is the city of Abu Kamal....
and Deir ez-Zour. The operation started due to massive protests against the government in the area since spring 2011. A total of 80 people were killed at least in the area since .
On 31 July, the government of Syria sent the Syrian army
Syrian Army
The Syrian Army, officially called the Syrian Arab Army, is the land force branch of the Syrian Armed Forces. It is the dominant military service of the four uniformed services, controlling the senior most posts in the armed forces, and has the greatest manpower, approximately 80 percent of the...
into several Syrian cities to control protests on the eve of Ramadan
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and...
, as part of a nationwide crackdown, nicknamed the Ramadan Massacre. At least 142 people across Syria died on that day, including over 100 in Hama alone, and 29 in Deir ez-Zor.
On 17th August, partial retreat was ordered to let a police-guided group of journalist to tour in the city. Tanks and armored vehicle moved from the centre of the city to the camps on damascus highway, while other units were pulled through the north-eastern outlet ,. The next day, several units from the Army and paramilitary militia were re-deployed in the city and its suburbs .
See also
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- Battle of Deir ez-ZorBattle of Deir ez-ZorThe Battle of Deir ez-Zor was part of the Allied invasion of Syria during the Syria-Lebanon campaign in World War II.The Battle of Deir ez-Zor is noted for the bold outflanking tactics employed by Allied field commander William "Bill" Slim of Iraq Command...
1941 - Siege of Deir ez-Zor (1915)