Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders has said more than 20 militants, who had left Belgium to fight against the Syrian government, have been killed in Syria so far.
“More than 200 people have been clearly identified or are being identified…. Most have joined the most extremist groups, including the” Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)” an Al-Qaeda-linked group, Reynders told the daily La Libre Belgique newspaper on Monday.
“More than 20 have already died in Syria,” the Belgian minister added.
He also voiced concern over security threats the “militants” posed across Europe “once they return here or elsewhere,” adding, “Not only will they be more radicalized in their commitment but also (acquire) techniques and experience enabling them to do almost anything.”
According to a report published by the Associated Press, new networks are recruiting the western Europe-based “militants” and arranging their travel and lodging in Syria.
European countries with the largest contingents in Syria, such as France, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden, have around 1,200 to 1,700 terrorists fighting against Damascus, the report added.
Syria has been experiencing deadly violence from foreigners. According to reports, the Western powers and their regional allies – especially Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey – are supporting the” militants” operating inside Syria.
Source: alalam.ir
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