Penpix-who Runs The Militant Group Islamic State?

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PENPIX-Who runs the militant group Islamic State?
Source: Reuters - Fri, 3 Oct 2014 16:25 GMT
Author: Reuters



BEIRUT, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Islamic State, a Sunni Muslim militant group, has seized a third of Syria and large areas of Iraq and this year proclaimed a caliphate across the two countries in the heart of the Middle East.

The group, which U.S-led forces are bombing in Iraq and Syria, is made up of thousands of fighters from both countries as well as foreign recruits from around the world. Its leadership draws from militants with combat experience in Iraq.

Here are some of the group's main figures:

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PENPIX-Who runs the militant group Islamic State ?

 

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Here's the list of the main players.

PENPIX-Who runs the militant group Islamic State?
Source: Reuters - Fri, 3 Oct 2014 16:25 GMT
Author: Reuters



BEIRUT, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Islamic State, a Sunni Muslim militant group, has seized a third of Syria and large areas of Iraq and this year proclaimed a caliphate across the two countries in the heart of the Middle East.

The group, which U.S-led forces are bombing in Iraq and Syria, is made up of thousands of fighters from both countries as well as foreign recruits from around the world. Its leadership draws from militants with combat experience in Iraq.

Here are some of the group's main figures:

Continue reading at:

PENPIX-Who runs the militant group Islamic State ?

Guy named Bagdhadi or something is the figurehead, but like most groups fighting around the world I assume IS is a proxy. US v USSR fought via proxies during the Cod War, I assume this is what's going on still. Instead of the Soviets though it's probably Iran.