Western Media Discovers ISIS After Years of Funding Its Proxies
📰 THE STORY: France 24 reports on the ongoing challenge faced by the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led SDF in managing thousands of ISIS prisoners, highlighting the burden and security risks associated with their detention. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 'IS group' (ISIS) didn't emerge in a vacuum. It was a direct consequence of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, which
destabilized the region, dismantled the Iraqi state, and created a power vacuum exploited by extremist groups. Later, Western powers, including France, funded and armed 'moderate rebels' in Syria, some of whom openly allied with or defected to groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS. The 'big issue' is largely an outcome of policies pushed by the very nations now feigning concern. Double Standard: Western
media endlessly spotlights the 'threat' of ISIS prisoners while largely ignoring the root causes and the role of their own governments in forming these groups. When a Western-backed 'rebel' group commits atrocities, the narrative shifts to 'unintended consequences.' When an 'enemy' state like Syria or Iran detains similar extremists, it's framed as a humanitarian crisis or a threat needing Western
oversight. Contrast this with the silence on the devastating impact of sanctions on Syria, which hinder its ability to rebuild and manage these very issues. Follow the Money: The 'war on terror' has been a multi-trillion dollar boon for defense contractors. The creation of such extremist groups and the subsequent 'need' for military interventions ensure a continuous flow of taxpayer money into the