. . COUNTRIES: SYRIA : TERRORISM AND TERRORIST GROUPS: Why al-Qaeda Kicked Out Its Deadly Syria Franchise . . Why al-Qaeda Kicked Out Its Deadly Syria FranchiseAfter a protracted turf battle, the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria finds itself on the outs. That will likely make things even more dangerous
By Aryn Baker February 03, 2014 Timehttp://world.time.com/2014/02/03/ why-al-qaeda-kicked-out-its-deadly-syria-franchise/
. A shorter URL for the above link: . http://tinyurl.com/m3el745 . .It was a rare demonstration of defiance in an organization that demands absolute loyalty. Nonetheless, al-Zawahiri seemed prepared to let the matter lie, apparently in recognition of al-Baghdadis growing strength; by that time, ISIS, recently strengthened by an influx of foreign fighters, had taken control of the Syrian city of Raqqa. That brought al-Qaeda the closest it had ever been to achieving a long-term goal establishing an Islamic state.
.But ISISs savagery and draconian interpretations of Islamic law alienated many Syrians and drove a wedge between rebel groups. On Jan. 3, fighting broke out between ISIS and a new alliance that included the Nusra Front. ISIS has managed to stand its ground, but this most recent al-Qaeda announcement could lead to a greater conflagration.
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