Approximately 500 Europeans Reported Fighting with Syria Rebels

The European Union's counter-terrorism co-ordinator has warned that hundreds of Europeans are now fighting with rebel forces in Syria against Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Gilles de Kerchove estimated the number in Syria at about 500 - including fighters from Ireland the United Kingdom and France.

Intelligence agencies are concerned some could join groups linked to Al-Qaeda and later return to Europe to launch terrorist attacks.

Read more about it at: RTE News
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