Al Qaeda affiliates fighting against the Syrian regime are now debating when to launch attacks outside the country’s borders, according to a senior U.S. lawmaker. “They’re talking about conducting external operations, which is exactly what happened in Afghanistan, which led to 9/11,” said Rep. Mike Rogers, Michigan Republican and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Mr. Rogers said the jihadists are developing a safe haven along the Iraqi border in eastern Syria, where they feel safe enough to turn to targets outside the country.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:45:38 +0000
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