Syrian rebels: Turkey tipped al Qaida group to U.S.-trained fighters

Nusra quickly captured graduates of $500 million train-and-equip program

Motive: Humiliate program, press U.S. to change its focus

Pentagon says it sees ‘no indications’ allegations are true

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday called for Turkey to do more to contribute to the international fight against the Islamic State. On Monday, Pentagon officials did not respond immediately to claims Turkey had tipped an al Qaida affiliate to plans for U.S.-trained fighters to enter Syria. The fighters were kidnapped. Manuel Balce Ceneta AP

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BY MITCHELL PROTHERO-AUGUST 24, 2015

mprothero@mcclatchydc.com

GAZIANTEP, TURKEY -The kidnapping of a group of U.S.-trained moderate Syrians moments after they entered Syria last month to confront the Islamic State was orchestrated by Turkish intelligence, multiple rebel sources have told McClatchy.

Syrian Rebels Turkey Tipped Al Qaida Group to U.S.-trained Fighters by Thavam Ratna