Business Standard

US weapons meant for rebels rapidly falling into hands of pro-Assad Syrian forces

Image

ANI Washington

U.S. weapons are being reportedly used by pro-Assad fighters and the Islamic extremists trying to oust him in Syria.

Syrian civil war has claimed more than 90,000 lives and now the country is overflowing with foreign-supplied weapons, which is going to worsen the situation.

The Washington Times reports that Obama administration's decision to provide arms to the Syrian rebels was to help a select number of rebel groups topple the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad.

According to the report, U.S. weapons have been reaching al-Qaeda affiliated Shiite militant group fighting to keep Assad's forces in power in Syria.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Jul 13 2013 | 1:41 PM IST

Explore News