29 September, 2015 • SNAG #3

1. US Central Command confirms that “moderate rebels” defected and turned over weapons and trucks to Nusra.
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/255055-us-trained-syrian-rebels-gave-weapons-to-al-qaeda-pentagon-admits2. Al Jazeera directs staff not to refer to Nusra as Al Qaeda.
http://5pillarsuk.com/2015/09/22/al-jazeera-english-instructs-staff-not-to-call-syrias-jabhat-al-nusra-al-qaeda/

3. Charlie Rose interview with Russian President (numerous questions related to Syria)
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/vladimir-putin-russian-president-60-minutes-charlie-rose/

4. Comments on Syria at the United Nations (clips from various leaders)
http://www.nytimes.com/video/world/100000003944204/the-syria-problem-at-the-united-nations.html

5. Turkish PM Davutoglu talking about their foreign policy: neither ISIL nor Assad. Will Turkey’s government and foreign policy change after Nov 1?
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-says-doesnt-want-either-isil-or-assad.aspx?pageID=238&nID=89066&NewsCatID=359

6. FSA/Nusra launch offensive in Golan with Israeli support
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamist-rebels-launch-a-major-offensive-in-the-golan-with-the-help-of-israel/

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