Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Syria's Rebels Step Up Stealth Assassinations, Kidnappings, And Attacks

A Free Syrian Army soldier in late August. (Stephen Dock / Agence VU-Aurora)

A Campaign Of Decapitation In Syria -- Daily Caller

The Syrian rebels step up stealth assassination, kidnappings, and attacks.

One night last month, in an upscale neighborhood of central Damascus, a muscular man waited in the master bedroom of a large apartment, holding a folding knife. The plan was simple: two of his comrades would hide in a guest room down the dark hall. When the target came home, they would pin him down, and the enforcer would come in for the kill. The assassination would be quiet and quick. When it was through, the attackers would slip back into the night. The knife clicked as the assailant pulled the blade from its sheath.

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My Comment
: Special operations and assassinations will probably be just as effective as major rebel attacks in destabilizing the Syrian regime. The fact that many deserters and collaborators are now providing intelligence to the rebels makes me wonder on how long can the regime last if they continue to suffer such casualties.

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