What is Jabhat al-Nusra (JN)?

What is Jabhat al-Nusra (JN)?

At the beginning of 2012, Jabhat al-Nusra (JN) was one amongst many Syrian jihadi groups fighting against the regime of Bashar al-Assad and striving to eventually establish a Sunni Islamic State in Syria.

What is Jabhat Fateh al-Sham’s relationship with Jabhat Nusra?

After Zahran Alloush died, he received condolences from Nusra. According to the BBC in 2016, “Jabhat Fateh al-Sham has a complex relationship with the more moderate Free Syrian Army (FSA), which is itself an alliance of allied groups, some of which were more willing to co-operate with Nusra than others.”

Is Rafeed a home to Jabhat al-Nusra?

Al Monitor. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2018. ^ Tsurkov, Elizabeth [@Elizrael] (25 January 2018). “Rafeed is also home to Jabhat al-Nusra (which kidnapped & apparently assassinated collaborators with Israel) and ISIS cells.

How many Syrians has Jabhat al-Nusra successfully recruited?

Charles Lister reported that “According to three Islamist sources based in the area, Jabhat al-Nusra successfully recruited at least 3,000 Syrians into its ranks between February and June 2016.”

What is Jabhat al-Nusra’s “long game”?

Nearly five years after its formation, Jabhat al-Nusra has demonstrated the potential value of its “long game” approach. By adopting a strategy of gradualism, it has socialized populations into first accepting, and then supporting and defending, this al-Qaida-like movement.

Why does Jabhat al-Nusra want to establish a caliphate in Syria?

By establishing a durable presence in Syria and potentially considering separating itself from al-Qaida internationally, Jabhat al-Nusra seeks to realize its long-term vision of establishing Islamic Emirates inside Syria, as components of a future Caliphate.