Syrian Opposition Heating Up from “Moderate” to Islamist: the Transformation of Jaysh al-Islam
... ongoing in Jobar near Damascus, with accusations against Jaysh snowballing in relation to the disappearance of activists and human rights proponents, Razan Zeytoun being the most prominent figure. Political Extremist Groups and Islamic Movements in the Middle East and North Africa. Main Groups and Leaders Brief Overview Ideology is hardly an asset of Jaysh. In a video, Mr. Alloush mentions the rule of Banu Umayya, a clan of the Umayya Caliphate in the years 661-750. Under Caliph Abd al-Malik in 685-705,...