Sunday, October 7, 2012

A Picture That Captures The Brutality Of Syria's Civil War


Al Nusrah Front Released Photos Of Execution Of Syrian Soldiers -- Long War Journal

The Al Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant, an al Qaeda-linked jihadist group that is fighting Bashir al Assad's regime in Syria, has released two photographs of the execution of Syrian soldiers reportedly captured in Aleppo [one of the photographs is reproduced above]. The soldiers were "from the Hanano barracks" according to the statement that was released by the group. The short statement was released on Sept. 3 and translated by the SITE Intelligence Group on Oct. 3.

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My Comment: Syrian rebel commanders are now voicing their concerns that their movement is becoming more radicalized. Judging by the above photo .... I will have to agree.

Update: Rejected by U.S., Syrian Rebels Radicalize -- Max Boot, Commentary

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