Mukhtars

Mukhtars, also known as Mukhtar or Mukhtar al-Sham, are a group of Islamic extremists who have been active in Syria since the early 2010s. The group is believed to be responsible for the execution of hundreds of people, including civilians, in the Syrian city of Homs. Mukhtars are known for their brutal tactics, including the use of torture and extrajudicial killings. The group is also suspected of being involved in the recruitment and training of foreign fighters for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

The origins of the Mukhtars are unclear, but they are believed to have been formed by the Syrian government in response to the growing influence of ISIL in Syria. The group is believed to be led by a man named Abu al-Hassan al-Hassani, who is also known as Abu al-Hassan al-Hassani al-Baghdadi. Al-Hassani is believed to be a former member of the Syrian military who defected to the Mukhtars after being disillusioned with the Syrian government.

The Mukhtars have been a major obstacle to the peace process in Syria, as they have refused to lay down their arms and join the political process. The group has also been accused of being involved in the kidnapping and torture of civilians, including children. Despite international pressure, the Mukhtars have continued to operate in Syria, and their activities have contributed to the ongoing conflict in the country.