Free Syria Army continue to gather forces

The video discusses the Free Syrian Army's efforts to protect anti-government civilians, focusing on their operations in the Kurdish mountains and their strategic importance in maintaining routes to Turkey. It highlights the challenges faced by the FSA, including limited resources and the need for training defectors. The presence of the FSA in local areas like Selma is examined, noting the potential for al Qaeda to gain influence amidst the power vacuum. The video also touches on the FSA's attempts to win local support through propaganda.

What is the strategic significance of the Kurdish mountains for the Free Syrian Army?

• They are a cultural heritage site.

• They are a tourist attraction.

• They are a major trade route.

• They are a battleground and link to Turkey.

How has the Free Syrian Army improved its capabilities recently?

• By increasing its numbers to 5000 men.

• By conducting training exercises and forming a fighting force.

• By capturing major cities in the north.

• By forming alliances with neighboring countries.

What challenge does the FSA face in training its fighters?

• Insufficient funding.

• Opposition from local civilians.

• Lack of weapons.

• Fighters with no military background.

What is the impact of the FSA's presence in mountain towns like Selma?

• Increased tourism.

• Improved infrastructure.

• Economic prosperity.

• Short-lived resistance and civilian abandonment.

What potential threat is associated with the FSA's presence in the region?

• Al Qaeda influence.

• Increased foreign investment.

• Environmental degradation.

• Cultural assimilation.