Popular Resistance's stated goal is to topple the government and expel pro-government militias from the country.[3] The group, comprised mainly of former Free Syrian Army fighters and men facing military conscription, has waged an insurgency against the Syrian Army and intelligence agencies, Iranian-backed militias, and reconciled rebel fighters working with the Syrian government.[1] The group carries out guerrilla-style attacks on government positions such as checkpoints, and targets officials and soldiers in assassinations.[4][5]