Syrian branch of Al Qaeda breaks ties with international terrorist network

Q.  Which branch of Al Qaeda announced it was breaking ties with the global terror network?
- Published on 01 Aug 16

a. Al Nusra front
b. Hizbul Mujahideen
c. Jabhat Fateh al Sham
d. Both a and c

ANSWER: Both a and c
 
Syrian branch of al Qaeda, Al Nusra front broke ties with the international terror network in a video showing Abu Mohamad al Jolani, its leader for the first time.
  • The split between al Qaeda and its Syria affiliate comes when the group, a main rival of IS jihadist group, seeks to distance itself as a target of foreign air strikes.
  • Al Nusra will now change its name to Jabhat Fateh al Sham (Front of the Conquest of Syria) and unify ranks with mainstream fighters in Syria.
  • Al Nusra aims to rebrand itself following increased pressure from Moscow and Washington regarding jihadist groups.
  • Jolani said the split from Al Qaeda was aimed at safeguarding the Syrian revolution.

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