Free Syrian Army fighters (Reuters/Mohamed Al-Husain/Shaam News Network/Handout)
Hundreds Of Europeans Fighting In Syria, Says EU Expert -- BBC
The EU's anti-terror chief has told the BBC that hundreds of Europeans are now fighting with rebel forces in Syria against Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Gilles de Kerchove estimated the number in Syria at about 500.
Intelligence agencies are concerned some could join groups linked to al-Qaeda and later return to Europe to launch terrorist attacks.
The UK, Ireland and France are among the EU countries estimated to have the highest numbers of fighters in Syria.
"Not all of them are radical when they leave, but most likely many of them will be radicalised there, will be trained," Mr de Kerchove told the BBC.
"And as we've seen this might lead to a serious threat when they get back."
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More News On Hundreds Of Europeans Fighting In Europe
Syria crisis: EU says 500 Europeans have joined fight - Wednesday 24 April -- The Guardian
Hundreds of Europeans fighting alongside Syrian rebels -- UPI
'Many Europeans' fighting in Syria -- BBC
Hundreds of Europeans fighting with rebels in Syria -- Al Bawaba
'Hundreds of Europeans' fighting with Syria rebels -- RTE News
From Belgian school to Syrian battleground -- BBC
UK under threat from terror attack launched by 'substantial numbers' of Brits fighting with Syrian rebels, William Hague warns -- Daily Mail
Security alert over UK fighters in Syria -- British Forces News
My Comment: This is actually old news. RT and The Guardian reported on these numbers 3 weeks ago.
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