Syrian Rebels Accuse Jihadist Groups Of Trying To Hijack Revolution -- The Guardian
Schism develops between al-Qaida-linked units and Free Syrian Army in north of country.
A schism is developing in northern Syria between jihadists and Free Syrian Army units, which threatens to pitch both groups against each other and open a new phase in the Syrian civil war.
Rebel commanders who fight under the Free Syrian Army banner say they have become increasingly angered by the behaviour of jihadist groups, especially the al-Qaida-aligned Jabhat al-Nusra, who they say aim to hijack the goals of the revolution.
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Update: Syria crisis: al-Qaida fighters revealing their true colours, rebels say -- The Guardian
My Comment: This is not the first signs of a serious split among the Syrian rebel movement .... and I suspect that it will not be the last. What will keep them together is their hatred of Assad and the Alawite community that supports him .... what happens after he falls is anyone's guess.
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