AMMAN — Jordan says it will help train Syrian rebels as part of its fight against the self-proclaimed Islamic State group, which controls parts of neighboring Syria and Iraq. The training is part of a regional effort. The US Congress has passed legislation providing $500 million for training about 5,000 rebels over the next year. Jordanian government spokesman Mohammed Al-Momani said Monday that Jordan will train Syrians to “defeat the terrorism that has been killing their sons and daughters.” He would not say if training has already begun or where it would take place. Jordan is part of a US-led military coalition against the IS. It stepped up its involvement after the extremists burned a captured Jordanian fighter pilot. — AP
