Abu Amsha: A Dangerous Terrorist with Ties to Mafia & Intelligence Orgs.

The Rise of a Terrorist Leader with Links to Turkish Intelligence Agency

 In the chaotic landscape of the proxy war on Syria, few figures have emerged as controversially and dangerously as Mohammed al-Jassem, better known by his nom de guerre, Abu Amsha. From humble beginnings as a tractor driver in Hama, he ascended to become a notorious warlord, commanding the Sultan Suleiman Shah Division—a faction implicated in numerous human rights abuses and war crimes.

A Trail of Atrocities

Under Abu Amsha's leadership, the Sultan Suleiman Shah Division, also known as "al-Amshat," has been accused of a litany of crimes. These include looting, extortion, kidnapping, rape, and forced displacement, particularly targeting Kurdish residents in the Afrin region. The group has been sanctioned by the United States for its human rights abuses in Afrin, where it engaged in kidnapping and extorting residents to force them to abandon their homes or pay large ransoms for the return of their property or family members.

Ethnic and Sectarian Violence

The division's actions have extended beyond Afrin. In 2025, fighters from the Sultan Suleiman Shah Division participated in massacres of Syrian Alawites, committing large-scale atrocities and ethnic cleansing against Alawite communities in coastal Syria. These acts were part of a broader campaign of sectarian violence, aiming to reshape the demographic landscape in favor of extremist ideologies.

Ties to Turkish Intelligence

Abu Amsha's rise and the operations of his division have been closely linked to Turkish interests in the region. The Sultan Suleiman Shah Division operates under the Syrian National Army, a Turkish-backed coalition. Reports suggest that the group has been directed to forcibly displace Kurdish residents and seize their property, providing vacated homes for Syrians from outside the region, often related to fighters in the brigade. While the exact nature of Turkish intelligence's involvement remains opaque, the alignment of the division's actions with Turkish strategic objectives raises serious concerns.

From Warlord to General

Despite his notorious reputation, Abu Amsha's influence has only grown. In a controversial move, he was promoted to Brigadier General in the Syrian Army and appointed as the commander of the 25th Division in Hama. This appointment has sparked protests and condemnation from activists and intellectuals, who view it as legitimizing a figure with a history of war crimes and human rights violations.

For more about Abu Amsha:

https://syrianobserver.com/who/whos-who-abu-amsha-a-warlords-rise-to-power-and-controversy.html

Also see:  https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Syrian_National_Army