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3 Iraqi rebel groups form coalition
Three insurgent groups said on Thursday they had formed a coalition that aimed to expel US-led forces from Iraq and appeared to distance itself from Al Qaeda-linked organisations in the country. The Islamic Army in Iraq, the Mujahideen Army and Ansar al-Sunna, an offshoot of the established Ansar al-Sunna group, said they would avoid spilling civilian blood, according to an Internet statement. The Jihad and Reform Front ... pledges to continue with the duty of jihad in Iraq until all objectives, including the complete withdrawal of the occupiers in all their guises and the establishment of Gods religion .... are met, it said. The military actions of the mujahideen will target the occupiers and their collaborators and will not target the innocents whom jihad aims to lead to victory. Fighters had a duty to plan their attacks well and consider their consequences, it said. The authenticity of the statement could not be verified. It was posted on websites used by militant groups. The mujahideen are the protectors of the religion and its people and one of their priorities is to protect Muslim blood, money and honour and to reduce the burden on residential areas, it said. Posted by: Fred 2007-05-04 |
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