Times Online (Free subscription) | 16/10/2008
The alleged second-in-command of al-Qaeda in Iraq, killed in a firefight with coalition forces in the northern city of Mosul, was a Swedish citizen of Moroccan origin, the Iraqi Ministry of Defence said today.
Xinhuanet (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
Special report: BAGHDAD, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi security forces backed by U.S. troops killed a senior al-Qaida leader during operation in north of Baghdad on Thursday, the U.S. military said Saturday. Based on tips from local citizens, the troops conducted a cache-clearing operation in the Tarmiyah area, some 40 km north of Baghdad, killing Abu Ghazwan who is accused of commanding numerous terrorists'...
Flopping Aces (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
The US military may be closing in on al Qaeda’s senior leadership. US forces killed Abu Qaswarah, al Qaeda in Iraq’s second in command, during a raid in Mosul in northern Iraq on Oct. 15. The military has also killed and captured numerous al Qaeda leader and couriers over the past several weeks. The information [...]
Dr. Melissa Clouthier (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
HotAir has all the information. Bill Roggio says: If the raid occurred, the US military must have detected a senior member of al Qaeda in Iraq in the region. Abu Ayyub al Masri, the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, is reported to have left the country earlier this year after the terror group lost its sanctuaries [...] ShareThis
Yourish.com (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
... occurred, the US military must have detected a senior member of al Qaeda in Iraq in the region. Abu Ayyub al Masri, the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, is reported to have left the country earlier this year after the terror group lost its sanctuaries in Diyala province. The US military may be closing in on al Qaeda’s senior leadership. US forces killed Abu Qaswarah, al Qaeda in Iraq’s second...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
The US military is enjoying growing success against al-Qaeda, which has lost the support of most of Iraq's Sunni population and whose strongholds are dwindling. Abu Qaswarah, the alleged al-Qaeda number two in Iraq, was shot dead along with four other suspected insurgents on October 5 when US forces raided a building in Mosul. Successful incidents often yield information and intelligence that...
The Fourth Rail (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
Syrian officials claim the US military conducted a cross-border raid into Syria from Iraqi territory. The raid was reportedly carried out in the town of Sukkariya near Abu Kamal in eastern Syria. According to witnesses, four US helicopters crossed the border and two of the helicopters landed to drop off special operations forces. Syrian television claimed nine people were killed and 14 were wounded...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 22/10/2008
CAIRO, Egypt The purported leader of an al-Qaida front group in Iraq has released an audio eulogy for a top militant commander killed during a U.S. raid. It is the first confirmation of his death by the group.
The Islamic State in Iraq's leader, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, describes slain commander Abu Qaswarah as a "unique, beloved and close knight whose departure is painful and hard."
The...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 22/10/2008
Iraq al-Qaida leader eulogizes top commanderThe Associated PressCAIRO, Egypt -- The purported leader of an al-Qaida front group in Iraq has released an audio eulogy for a top militant commander killed during a U.S. raid. It is the first confirmation of his death by the group.The Islamic State in Iraq's leader, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, describes slain commander Abu Qaswarah as a "unique, beloved...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 22/10/2008
CAIRO, Egypt—The purported leader of an al-Qaida front group in Iraq has released an audio eulogy for a top militant commander killed during a U.S. raid. It is the first confirmation of his death by the group.The Islamic State in Iraq's leader, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, describes slain commander Abu Qaswarah as a "unique, beloved and close knight whose departure is painful and hard."The U.S. military...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 22/10/2008
Last updated October 22, 2008 2:42 a.m. PTIraq al-Qaida leader eulogizes top commanderTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSCAIRO, Egypt -- The purported leader of an al-Qaida front group in Iraq has released an audio eulogy for a top militant commander killed during a U.S. raid. It is the first confirmation of his death by the group.The Islamic State in Iraq's leader, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, describes slain commander...
American Pundit (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
... in Iraq…The US military may be closing in on al Qaeda’s senior leadership. US forces killed Abu Qaswarah, al Qaeda in Iraq’s second in command, during a raid in Mosul in northern Iraq on Oct. 15. The military has also killed and captured numerous al Qaeda leader and couriers over the past several weeks. The information obtained during these raids help to paint a picture of al Qaeda’s command...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 22/10/2008
The U.S. military announced last week that Abu Qaswarah was killed in Mosul along with four others. The U.S. says the Moroccan was the No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq and that he trained in Afghanistan and recruited foreign fighters.
The Fourth Rail (Free subscription) | 16/10/2008
Abu Qaswarah, who was killed by US forces on OCt. 5, has been identified as Mohamed Moumou, a Swedish citizen. He was a member of Ansar al Islam and was listed a Special Designated Global Terrorist in 2006.
Memri Latest Blogs (Free subscription) | 17/10/2008
The Iraqi Defense Ministry has announced that senior Al-Qaeda operative known as Abu Qaswarah who was killed in Mosul on October 5 is a Swedish national of Moroccan origin. A ministry spokesman called Abu Qaswarah the "brain that planned" the ... October 17, 2008, 1:33 pm
