Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Syrian Rebel Spy Chief: Claims CIA Ignored Intelligence On The Rise Of The Islamic State

Daily Mail: CIA has ignored intelligence on ISIS since 2013 and could have halted its rise when it only had a handful of recruits, Syrian rebel spy chief claims

* Syrian rebel spy chief says the CIA has ignored his operatives' intelligence
* He claimed he has provided GPS coordinates, photos and phone numbers
* But when he asked the CIA if they were used, he received 'zero response'
* The spy chief claimed his network received $10,000 a month from the U.S.

The CIA has ignored crucial intelligence since 2013 from within ISIS ranks that could have helped prevent its rise, a Syrian rebel spy chief has claimed.

The Free Syrian Army spy boss said he had been sending reports to his CIA contacts for more than two years that included GPS coordinates, ISIS movements, photographs and phone numbers.

His operation - which utilizes 30 operatives placed inside ISIS-controlled cities - was 'trained abroad' and received $10,000 per month from the U.S. government, he claimed.

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WNU Editor: If you understand French, the Le Monde post on this story is here.

More News On The Free Syrian Army Spy Chief Accusing The CIA Of Ignoring The Rise Of The Islamic State

Syrian moderate rebel 'spymaster' slams CIA for 'ignoring' detailed intel on Isil since 2013 -- The Telegraph
CIA ignored rise of ISIS since 2013, Syrian rebel ‘spy chief’ says -- RT
Syrian rebel spy chief claims CIA ignored intelligence on rise of Isis -- IBTimes

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