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Fri Mar-18-05 12:00 PM
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Insurgents number 20,000 in Iraq ( really!)

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LOL...

http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20050318-093102-3216r.htm

Washington, DC, Mar. 18 (UPI) -- The insurgency fighting coalition forces in Iraq could number around 20,000 people, the head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency says.

Adm. Lowell Jacoby told the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday the insurgency is likely between 15,000 to 20,000-men strong.

Iraqi ministry of defense officials said late last year the insurgency probably numbers around 200,000, including those who provide active support to the fighters.

In November 2003, U.S. Central Command chief Gen. John Abizaid estimated the size of the then-fledgling insurgency at no more than 5,000 people.

my guess? half a million at least...

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