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Syrian jihadists, including al Qaeda's Al Nusrah Front, form Mujahideen Shura Council
The establishment of the Mujahideen Shura Council in Deir al-Zour is a step in the unification of jihadist groups in Syria. Syrian opposition groups rally around the Al Nusrah Front after the terrorist designation by the US.The US government added the Al Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant and two of its senior leaders to the list of global terrorists and entities. The US said Al Nusrah was formed and is commanded by al Qaeda in Iraq and its emir, Abu Du'a. Rebel groups across Syria rejected the US stance, pledging their allegiance to the group.
The rise of Syria's 'third army', Jabhat al-Nusra
US adds Al Nusrah Front, 2 leaders to terrorism list
The US government called the Al Nusrah Front "a new alias" for al Qaeda in Iraq, and said Al Nusrah is under the direct control of the emir of the Iraqi terror group.Government forces adopted a new strategy, withdrawing troops from indefensible bases and concentrating them in Damascus and other cities deemed strategically important. After weeks of fighting, rebels captured a large army base in northern Syria.
Al Nusrah Front, foreign jihadists seize key Syrian base in Aleppo
Foreign fighters, including an Uzbek commander, played a key role in taking the Sheikh Suleiman base outside of Aleppo. The base is thought to be involved in Syria's chemical weapons program.Syrian rebels debut homemade fighting vehicle
US and Russian diplomats agreed to find a political solution for the Syrian conflict. Rebels in the northern city of Aleppo besieged a large government base.
Jihadist-backed rebels take Syrian army command post
Syrian Rebels Tied to Al Qaeda Play Key Role in War
Rebels could resort to chemical weapons, Syria warns
Rebel leaders created a unified military command and elected an overall military leader. Syria's foreign minister warned that rebels may use chemical weapons; the Al Nusrah Front captured a chemical factory in Aleppo earlier this week.
Syrian rebels elect new military commander
Al Nusrah Front launches complex suicide attack in Syria
Intel chair warns US must act if Syria moves to use chemical weapons
Chemical weapons risk: Syrian missiles and shells
Russia recalibrating position on Syria's Assad
Noting the importance of the Damascus airport to the Assad regime, rebel forces declared it a "legitimate target" and continued their attempts to capture it. Government forces attacked rebel positions in Damascus suburbs to prevent rebel forces from encircling the city. The US and Russia agreed to mediation talks on the future of Syria.
US-Approved Weapons Transfer Ended Up With Libyan Jihadis
NATO moves toward deployment on Syria border
