Jihadis in Syria: The Cracks Start to Show

Al-Akhbar ^ | October 3, 2012 | Radwan Mortada

[george76]

The emergence of extremist Islamists groups joining in the war against the Syrian regime has been a cause of serious concern to many on both sides of the conflict. As groups and factions split over their ideological and political agendas, fierce fighting is repeatedly breaking out in the opposition camp.

Several days ago, the commander of a group calling itself al-Qaeda in the Levant, was assassinated. Abu Mohammad al-Shami, better known as al-Absi, was killed by Islamist fighters from the Salafi-leaning al-Farouq Battalion, which is also ideologically affiliated with al-Qaeda.

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Absi’s assassination was not the first time the Jihadis have killed one of their own.

According to reports coming from Idlib and Aleppo obtained by sources in the Syrian opposition, clashes between Islamist militant groups have become more frequent as they compete for power and influence, each one asserting that their religious interpretation is the only true path.

There also appears to be a cultural clash between non-Arab Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Balkans and Chechnya on the one hand, and Arabs from Syria, Libya, Tunisia and Jordan on the other, over the exploitation of sex slaves.

Some Islamists consider these women to be spoils of war, especially the wives and daughters of regime supporters, but local fighters are more apprehensive about the issue. Dozens of women have reportedly been sexually assaulted.

[Little Ray]

Lets hope Assad can hold out until these scumbags wipe each other out...

[bayouranger]

“Some Islamists consider these women to be spoils of war”

That explains hildahoof’s desire to get involved. She’s sooooooo predictable.

[BobL]

“Lets hope Assad can hold out until these scumbags wipe each other out...”

I’m with you. There are MILLIONS of Christians there, and they deserve to be left alone (I know, a HUGE demand in that part of the world). Assad has treated them well (relatively speaking, based on what I know) - but they are ASSURED of a living hell if the Taliban bunch manages to take over.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks george76.

According to reports coming from Idlib and Aleppo obtained by sources in the Syrian opposition, clashes between Islamist militant groups have become more frequent as they compete for power and influence, each one asserting that their religious interpretation is the only true path.

We have something like that around here, most of the time. :')

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[BlackVeil]

We have something like that around here, most of the time. :')

One more word ... One more word out of you SunkenCiv! And I will have your head off your shoulders.

Then I will successfully apply to Hilary for a grant of $47 million.

[SunkenCiv]

47 again? ;’)