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India Gazette
16-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
165th Infantry Bn (TA) Assam observe 84th Assam Regiment Raising Day
Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 16 (ANI): The 165th Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) Assam observed the 84th Assam Regiment Raising Day by organising a wreath-laying ceremony at the Regiment's War Memorial at Babupara Traffic Point in Imphal. The Assam Regiment was raised on 15th June 1941 at Shillong to counter the threat of Japanese invasion of India during World War II. It represents the diverse martial communities of North East India. It drew its troops from the Hill Tribes of the region, including the Meiteis, Nagas, Kukis, Mizos, Assamese, and Gorkhas, reflecting the valour of the region. The Regiment was created under the leadership of Lt Col Ross Howman. In World War II, the 1st Battalion of the Assam Regiment quickly earned glory in the Burma Campaign, where it fiercely fought the Japanese in Jessami, Kohima and Arakan, halting their advance into India. It earned six battles. honours and the Theatre Honour 'Burma'. To commemorate the 84th Raising Day of Assam Regiment and to honour the Valour and sacrifice of the fallen soldiers, 165 INF Bn ( TA ) ( H&H ) Assam has organised a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Assam Regiment War Memorial located Near Babupara Traffic Point. The event witnessed a huge gathering of Veterans of the Assam Regiment and serving members of the Indian Army. The event was also highlighted by the Presence of Deputy Inspector General of Assam Rifles (S) Brigadier Nepraj Sharma, Colonel Samir Bharti (retd), former Commanding Officer of 165 Bn Territorial Army, Assam Regiment, and other officials. On Saturday, Assam Rifles carried out firing of key support weapons at Darranga Field Firing Range in Assam, an official statement said. 'Regular firing exercises at Darranga are integral to maintaining high levels of operational readiness. 'These weapons play a vital role in enhancing the Force's combat effectiveness and precision,' an official statement from the Assam Rifles added.(ANI)
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
US backs Syria plan to integrate thousands of former opposition foreign fighters into new army: Reuters - Region
The United States approved Syria's new leadership to incorporate thousands of foreign fighters who fought alongside the Syrian opposition against Bashar al-Assad into its national army, reported Reuters on Monday. According to Reuters, Thomas Barrack, the US special envoy to Syria appointed by President Donald Trump last month, confirmed in Damascus that Washington supports Syria's fighter integration plan 'with transparency,' emphasizing the need for an open and inclusive process. 'It's better to keep the fighters—many of whom are very loyal to the new administration—within a state project than to exclude them,' Barrack said. According to three Syrian defense officials, the plan would integrate about 3,500 foreign fighters—mostly Uyghurs from China and neighboring countries—into a newly formed 84th division of the Syrian Army alongside regular troops. The move aims to bring fragmented armed groups under government control, a key challenge for interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. The inclusion of foreign fighters, many formerly affiliated with Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), had long been a sticking point between Syria and the West. Washington's stance shifted after Trump's recent Middle East tour, during which he met with Al-Sharaa in Riyadh and agreed to lift Assad-era sanctions. In return, Syria's transitional leadership is considering normalizing ties with Israel. The integration plan is part of a broader restructuring campaign. In December 2024, the government appointed dozens of former fighters—including foreign nationals—to senior military roles to unify and modernize Syria's fractured army. During a previous conversation with Ahram Online, United Nations Special Envoy Geir Pedersen underscored the difficulty of rebuilding a cohesive force. He stressed incorporating former conscripts, defected officers, and select faction leaders to avoid further fragmentation. 'The effort to form a new, unified Syrian national army is crucial for the country's future stability,' Pedersen said. He added that reforming the army's internal culture—toward professionalism, civilian oversight, and respect for human rights—is just as critical. 'Without a cohesive command and a shift in military culture, Syria risks developing competing armies, undermining national unity and defense capacity.' Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
