By Peter Lee on November 24, 2015 in Asia Times News & Features: "the alleged and now reportedly deceased architect of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, did not fight “for IS.” He fought “with” Katibat al-Battar al-Libi, a Libyan outfit whose presence in Syria predates that of ISIS. Even after Katibat al-Battar al-Libi decided to pledge allegiance to ISIS, it retained its independent identity. And it would appear unlikely that Abaaoud, as a European of Moroccan descent, would be a central figure in the brigade, whose personnel, funding, and mission seem to have largely emanated from Libya"
JEAN-PIERRE PERRIN, Liberation 26.8.: "... l’homme qui a pris Tripoli à la tête des rebelles libyens et en est aujourd’hui le gouverneur militaire de fact... La CIA l’a pisté, traqué, et, finalement capturé en Malaisie en 2003. Elle l’a ensuite transféré
The Changing Face of the Jihadist Movement in Libya Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 7 Issue: 1 January 9, 2009 By: Camille Tawil "The Libyan jihadis were left without a leadership. In fact, LIFG leaders in Libyan prisons started to talk to the au
by Pepe Escobar, August 30, 2011: "His name is Abdelhakim Belhaj. Some in the Middle East might have, but few in the West and across the world would have heard of him. " "Libya may now be facing the specter of a twin-headed guerrilla Hydra; Gaddafi force
By Christopher Stephen and Zaid Sabah - Aug 21, 2011 6:58 AM Den 21 Augusti 2011 rapporterade nyhetsbyrån Bloomberg: "The decisive battle to liberate Tripoli started,” Abdel Hakim Belhaj, a rebel brigade commander, said in an interview with Al Jazeera.
Dr Marranci's blog "Islam, Muslims, and an Anthropologist" [ Gabriele Marranci, Visiting Senior Fellow in Sociology, National University of Singapore]: "... your tribal affiliation may decide whether or not you have a job, your career, education, status
Uploaded to Youtube on Mar 26, 2011 "Annie Machon: ex-MI-5 whistle-blower, activist and author joins Jack Etkin for an elucidating and revealing look at 'Deep State' and high-level national and international intelligence and security methodologies. Annie covers subjects such as false-flag/black operations, the MI-5's botched attempt on Gaddafi's life, the London Tube bombing (7/7), 9/11 and others. This penetrating and articulate interview is a must see."