THE BIGGEST SHRINE IN SYRIA IS BASHAR ASSAD.
Shiite fighters from neighboring countries are flocking to Damascus to defend their religious sites and defend Bashar al-Assad against advancing Sunni-dominated opposition forces. Many of these foreign guerrillas fight under the umbrella group of Abu al Fadl al-Abbas brigade. They come from Iraq, Lebanon, Iran and Pakistan.
In Damascus, they are no strangers; they roam the streets and often clash with the members of the Free Syrian Army.
Their brigade is based in Sayeda Zeinab district and its 12 battalions are deployed in al-Hajar al-Aswad and Qaboun................
FULL ARTICLE: Assad deploys foreign fighters in capital to protect Shiite shrines - Alarabiya.net English | Front Page
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