Syrian Social Nationalist Party – Intifada Wing
Political party
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The Syrian Social Nationalist Party – Intifada Wing (Arabic: الحزب السوري القومي الإجتماعي - جناح الإنتفاضة) or Abd al-Masih Wing (Arabic: جناح عبد المسيح) is a splinter group of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party.[1]
Syrian Social Nationalist Party – Intifada Wing الحزب السوري القومي الاجتماعي – جناح الانتفاضة | |
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| Abbreviation | SSNP–IW |
| Leader | Ali Haidar |
| Founder | George Abd al-Masih |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Split from | SSNP |
| Ideology | Social nationalism Syrian nationalism Syrian irredentism Pro-Assad |
| Political position | Syncretic |
| National affiliation | Popular Front for Change and Liberation (2012-2014) |
| Colors | Black, red, and white |
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The split had its roots in how George Abd al-Masih had utilized his post as SSNP chairman to order the assassination of Adnan al-Malki in April 1954, in order to settle a personal score and without consulting the party leadership. The killing of al-Malik brought upon SSNP a massive crack-down in Syria.[2] After his expulsion from SSNP in 1957, Abd al-Masih continued to operate his own faction.[3][4] The Abd al-Masih wing remained a relatively small force.[3] Abd al-Masih still led the group as of the 1980s.[5]
The party traditionally did not contest elections in Lebanon.[6] During the Syrian Civil War followers of the party participated in support of the Syrian government and the Syrian Military.[7] As of 2018 the party is led by Dr. Ali Haidar, the former Minister of Reconciliation in Syria.[6] Ali Haidar's SSNP supported the re-election of Bashar al-Assad.[8]
