It has become a challenge to define who are the fighting forces in
Syria. Syrian Armed Forces personnel who deserted, along with
volunteers, call themselves the Free Syrian Army. But there are numerous
other insurgent groups. It is also complex to identify those from other
countries, and what they hope to achieve.
Islamic radical Salafist and Jihadist fighters have been active in
Syrian territory since 2011, and steadily infiltrated the uprising
against the Bashar al Assad regime.
They came from Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, the Gulf states and Arab
countries in North Africa, vowing to fight their cause against those
they call the Infidel.
Among the most effective rebel force is the Sunni Islamist and
Jihadist al Nusra. The full form of its name means: “Supporters of the
Front for Victory of the People of Syria”. It wants a Pan-Islamic state
under Sharia law here. It is also anti-Western, not just anti-Assad, and
has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the US
LiveLeak.com - Al Qaeda’s rise in Syria dez 2012
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