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Article: Iraq war is spawning a breed of ruthless 'holy warriors' says the CIA.
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- June 24, 2005
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Byline: WILLIAM LOWTHER;MATTHEW HICKLEY
THE war in Iraq is creating a whole new breed of 'holy warriors' who could attack Britain, according to a leaked CIA report.
They are regarded as more deadly than their Afghan counterparts and are said to be highly trained in assassinations, kidnapping, car bombing and urban warfare.
The CIA's report, leaked to the New York Times, came as America's commander in the Gulf, General John Abizaid, said the insurgency had grown stronger, not weaker, and more foreign fighters were entering Iraq.
Many are expected to carry out attacks in Western Europe, according to the report, while others will return ...