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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Syrian opposition group unveils Assad, ISIS linkage.
2014-02-17
[Al Arabiya News] Syria's main opposition group says it has found proof that al-Qaeda's affiliate -- the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, commonly known as ISIS -- is jointly working with the government in Damascus to undermine rebel groups fighting to overthrow president Bashar 'Pencil Neck' al-Assad.

According to documents revealed by the Syrian National Coalition, several field commanders of the al-Qaeda affiliate were former military or intelligence officers of the Syrian army. These commanders are coordinating military operations with the Assad's forces, providing them with information about rebel fighters and facilitating the recapture of areas previously controlled by the rebel Free Syrian Army.

The opposition notes that Assad's air force never targeted the usually conspicuous and large camps operated by ISIS in several parts of the country.
We're working the 'A thru H' camps as we speak. You're next up, or not.
On the opposite side, the smaller and less visible outposts of the Syrian Free Army were frequently targeted by the Syrian air force. Since reports surfaced last month that ISIS is linked to the Syrian regime, the FSA has waged a war against the extremist group.
Extremist group? Can you be more specific ?
Rebel raids on ISIS camps turned out further corroborations on the alleged ties. Similar weapons and ammunition used by the Syrian regime forces were also found at the al-Qaeda camp in Raqqa province. Syrian security identification cards and passports with entry and exit stamps to Iran were also seized during the raids on ISIS camps.

The latest reports came days after U.S. Treasury Department suggested last week that Assad's ally Iran has allowed al-Qaeda militants to enter Syria.
U.S. Treasury? Yet another intelligence agency? Is this "suggestion" derived from social media networks or Target shoppers ?
The Syrian opposition National Coalition has said that it will use the latest report to back its stance during a second round of peace talks with the Assad's regime in Geneva this week.
Excellent! More three-ways and circular firing squads are most definitely needed. Do not tire in your efforts, put them all to the sword.
Posted by:Besoeker

#6   I've been talking about this sort of situation for the past several months. I don't have time to chase the links down...

Yes, you were one of the first.
Posted by: Pappy   2014-02-17 22:12  

#5  Rantburg U. Always in session, always new things to learn.
Posted by: trailing wife   2014-02-17 18:09  

#4  I've been talking about this sort of situation for the past several months. I don't have time to chase the links down...
Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain   2014-02-17 17:39  

#3  Good stuff Pappy.
Posted by: Besoeker   2014-02-17 17:03  

#2  Extremist group? Can you be more specific ?

Considering the filter of public-school English, one would assume the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria."

Is this "suggestion" derived from social media networks or Target shoppers ?

More likely side information gleaned from monitoring currency transactions and human egress from Iran.

It also wouldn't be the first time Iran has provided provided support to al-Qaeda. Being that I'm on hard-won leave, I've not the assets available to back up my claim. Suffice it to say that if you look up 'bin ladin and Iran', some interesting things may pop up.

Excellent! More three-ways and circular firing squads are most definitely needed. Do not tire in your efforts, put them all to the sword.

It's not changed much since the days of T.E. Lawrence, meneer. It's also not a hashish fantasy (with some small amount of non-rebel intel, particularly with regards to control of some oilfilelds)to suggest there may be more than a grain of truth to the allegation.
Posted by: Pappy   2014-02-17 16:59  

#1  The Treasury, as one of the many arms of the Administration.
Posted by: Bobby   2014-02-17 14:58  

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