Description
In this profile, The Syria Report provides a detailed account of Ayman Jaber, a businessman-turned-warlord. Starting his career in smuggling and petty trade, Ayman Jaber quickly rose to prominence following his marriage with a relative of the Assad family. Following the beginning of the conflict, the businessman funded two pro-regime militias trained and equipped by Russia. By 2017, though, the regime started turning against Ayman Jaber, which ultimately led to his downfall.