Interview With Al-Qaeda Boy Soldier Of 'Free Syrian Army' In Aleppo

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Interview With Al-Qaeda Boy Soldier Of 'Free Syrian Army' In Aleppo

A brainwashed child soldier stands in front of the Al-Qaeda flag which has written on it جبهة النصرة 'Jabhat Al-Nusra', which is one of the well known Al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria. He is asked if he is from the 'Free Syrian Army', and he affirms. The adult cameraman states that they are the 'Free Syrian Army'. This is damning news for those who suggested that Jabhat Al-Nusra has nothing to do with the 'Free Syrian Army'. Part of the reason why some find it desirable to claim a divide between the 'Free Syrian Army' and Al-Qaeda stems from the fact that weapons and money sent to the 'Free Syrian Army' are in fact in the hands of Al-Qaeda. Jabhat Al-Nusra is not the only faction affiliated to Al-Qaeda. Other notable 'Free Syrian Army' factions include Kataeb Ahrar Al-Sham and Al-Faruq Brigade. Filmed on July 23rd 2012

"...The Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) said in a statement posted on radical Islamist websites on Tuesday that it was behind the recent attacks, which it called its "Destroying the Walls" campaign and said was the start of a "new stage of jihad".At least 116 people were killed and about 300 wounded in bomb and gun attacks on Monday, by far the bloodiest day of violence since U.S. troops withdrew in December. A day earlier 20 were killed in bombings as part of a co-ordinated surge of violence....
The bloodshed coincided with an intensifying of the conflict in neighboring Syria. Iraqi officials have warned that al Qaeda militants are passing in and out of Syria through the 680 km (420 mile) border between the two countries, and Baghdad has sent troops and tanks to the frontier to strengthen security ..."