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US-Backed Syrian Rebels Handed Over Equipment to Al Qaeda Affiliate, Military Admits | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community

US-Backed Syrian Rebels Handed Over Equipment to Al Qaeda Affiliate, Military Admits | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community





US-Backed Syrian Rebels Handed Over Equipment to Al Qaeda Affiliate, Military Admits

U.S.
Central Command said Friday that the weapons and equipment were
'surrendered' to the al Nusra Front in exchange for 'safe passage'
by
 
 
U.S. Central Command Commander Gen. Lloyd Austin III admitted last week that, despite a $500 million train and arm program, the U.S. had no more than five Syrian combatants remaining active in the country (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
U.S.
Central Command Commander Gen. Lloyd Austin III admitted last week
that, despite a $500 million train and arm program, the U.S. had no more
than five Syrian combatants remaining active in the country (AP
Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)