Iraq: Insurgents 'Disobey' al-Zarqawi

A number of insurgent groups have refused to take orders from al-Qaeda's leader in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, since elements linked to his Tawhid e Jihad formation killed a number of tribal and religious leaders, according to well-informed sources in the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi, in Iraq's central Anbar province.

"There have been armed clashes in the past few days between al-Zarqawi's supporters, and elements from the national resistance," sources speaking on condition of anonymity told Adnkronos International (AKI).

These clashes gained momentum after a number of local tribal leaders created a 3,000-strong militia whose mandate is to protect civilians from insurgent violence and expel al-Zarqawi's network from the city, the sources said.

"Members of the militia in Anbar province, have however refused to carry out their public security duties until the US troops withdraw from Ramadi," said the sources.

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in a country it doesn't matter who that person is be him Saddam, Zarqawi, or *.

Alot of iraqis think he's an agent of the American government and would love to kill him themselves (if he existed).

60% of Iraq (the Shia) and another 20% of Iraq (the Kurds) would like to tear him limb from limb and have for two years.

But, the Sunnis have only turned on him reciently after he started bombing Sunni civilians.

What's the bullshit?

:p Actually I have problems with the part whole story how can they answer to a guy that doesnt exist?

Can you imagine former Iraqi Sunni generals taking orders from a former petty criminal from another country?

after we leave, but can almost guarantee that the first thing they will do is eliminate the foreign Jihadists.

The Kurds, Sunni's and Shi'a have lived together there for thousands of years, and it can be volitile, but one thing they all seem to agree on is they don't want outsiders telling them what to do, whether they are Ottoman Turks, British, US or Saudi Wahabbists.

it was founded in the 7th century. Shia and Sunni split after Mohammed died.

and besides which, we're looking at almost 2000. Beyond that, the tribes of people living in this region of the glose have been there for many thousands of years, and have pretty much always tended to unite to face down outsiders, so cut some slack...

I'd love an example.