US to investigate army vehicle displaying word ‘kafir’ in northeast Syria
US to investigate army vehicle displaying word ‘kafir’ in northeast Syria
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US to investigate army vehicle displaying word ‘kafir’ in northeast Syria
US-led coalition says it launched probe following MEE report on American vehicle with 'offensive' markings spotted near Hasakah
On Thursday, MEE reported that a US military vehicle patrolling near the city of Hasakah last weekend displayed the word "kafir" - infidel in Arabic - on its front next to a Christian cross.
The term "kafir" gained global notoriety during the Syrian war, frequently used by the Islamic State (IS) and other extremist groups to justify violence against those deemed non-believers - including Muslims who did not share their ideology.