It would be interesting to see if these groups of monsters can actually cooperate with each other. I certainly hope this is not the case.
Alliance from hell: Al Nusra fighters in Syria want to merge with ISIS – creating united army of fanatics
PUBLISHED: 09:47 EST, 26 September 2014 | UPDATED: 09:48 EST, 26 September 2014
Al Qaeda's affiliate in Syria is facing mounting pressure from its members to form an ultra-alliance with the rival Islamic State to confront a common enemy after U.S.-led air strikes hit both groups this week.
Al Nusra, long one of the most effective forces fighting Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, was weakened this year by battles with Islamic State, an Al Qaeda splinter group that routinely employs ruthless methods such as beheadings and mass executions.
U.S.-led air and missile strikes, which have hit Al Nusra as well as Islamic State bases in Syria, have angered many Al Nusra members who say the West and its allies have joined forces in a 'crusader' campaign against Islam.
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Al Nusra want to merge with ISIS - creating united army of fanatics Daily Mail Online
Alliance from hell: Al Nusra fighters in Syria want to merge with ISIS – creating united army of fanatics
- Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria under pressure from members to merge with ISIS
- Demand for alliance comes after both groups were hit by U.S.-led air strikes
- But sources say it may not work without weaker Al Nusra merging with ISIS
- Groups share ideology but split during power struggle between 3 leaders
PUBLISHED: 09:47 EST, 26 September 2014 | UPDATED: 09:48 EST, 26 September 2014
Al Qaeda's affiliate in Syria is facing mounting pressure from its members to form an ultra-alliance with the rival Islamic State to confront a common enemy after U.S.-led air strikes hit both groups this week.
Al Nusra, long one of the most effective forces fighting Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, was weakened this year by battles with Islamic State, an Al Qaeda splinter group that routinely employs ruthless methods such as beheadings and mass executions.
U.S.-led air and missile strikes, which have hit Al Nusra as well as Islamic State bases in Syria, have angered many Al Nusra members who say the West and its allies have joined forces in a 'crusader' campaign against Islam.
Read more:
Al Nusra want to merge with ISIS - creating united army of fanatics Daily Mail Online
