Ahmed Rizk
Syrian military officer
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Ahmed Mohammed Rizk (Arabic: أحمد محمد رزق) is a Syrian military officer serving as commander of the 80th Division of the Syrian Army, following the fall of the Assad regime. He was previously the commander of the Nour al-Din al-Zenki Movement.
Nativename
أحمد رزق
Born
Allegiance
Syrian opposition (until 2024)
- Syria (since 2025)
Branch
Syrian ArmyAhmed Rizk | |
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| Native name | أحمد رزق |
| Born | |
| Allegiance |
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Branch | Syrian Army |
Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit |  80th Division |
Conflicts | |
Role during the Syrian civil war
He was the military commander of Nour al-Din al-Zenki Movement.[2]
He played a key role in persuading groups from the National Front for Liberation to join Ahrar Olan,[3] and also assisted in the Al-Shahba Gathering, which was close to Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham.[1]
Post-Assad era
On 29 December 2024, he was promoted to colonel, alongside other former opposition figures.[4]
He was appointed the head of the 80th Division.[5]