AQ aiding Syrian rebels?

krashkart · 07-31-12, 06:20 AM

If the article is to be believed, it looks like the West has missed an opportune moment to lend some assistance to the Syrian uprising and put at least a temporary stopper in the spread of jihad. Some FSA are reportedly breaking away from the root movement and joining Al-Qaida. Why? According to some fighters the FSA doesn't know how to fight and win. AQ on the other hand has plenty of experience in fighting (and winning), and that is quite attractive to many who would prefer to win a battle rather than just waste ammunition.

While the AQ has just begun to operate in the open, there are still many Syrians who feel uneasy with their presence. They fear that AQ is stealing their revolution away from them. They could very well be right.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012...s-battle-syria

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Edit: If the article is accurate, rather.

07-31-12, 06:20 AM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	AQ aiding Syrian rebels? If the article is to be believed, it looks like the West has missed an opportune moment to lend some assistance to the Syrian uprising and put at least a temporary stopper in the spread of jihad. Some FSA are reportedly breaking away from the root movement and joining Al-Qaida. Why? According to some fighters the FSA doesn't know how to fight and win. AQ on the other hand has plenty of experience in fighting (and winning), and that is quite attractive to many who would prefer to win a battle rather than just waste ammunition. While the AQ has just begun to operate in the open, there are still many Syrians who feel uneasy with their presence. They fear that AQ is stealing their revolution away from them. They could very well be right. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012...s-battle-syria . Edit: If the article is accurate, rather. Last edited by krashkart; 07-31-12 at 07:11 AM.