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List Of Top Insurgents Terrorists

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Foreign Policy, War

Winds of Change has complied a good primer of known terrorists operating in Iraq.

What is the profile of the average foreign fighter entering Iraq to fight the nascent Iraqi government and US forces? As Saudis make up the majority of those entering Iraq (about 55%) it is instructive to look at the history of the Saudi Islamists killed in Iraq. Evan Kohlmann has profiled some of the Saudis that have entered Iraq to fight against the US military. The Saudis can be roughly classified into two categories: the uninitiated and the veteran jihadis.

The uninitiated have no practical experience or training in terrorist activities, but are highly motivated to fight, while the veterans are those who have fought for al Qaeda or other Islamists movements in the past, and are continuing their craftwork in Iraq.

Trust me. It’s worth the read.

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