Manaf Abd al-Rahim al-Rawi

Manaf Abd al-Rahim al-Rawi
مناف عبد الرحيم الراوي
Nationality Iraqi
Known for Terrorism & al-Qaeda in Iraq

Manaf Abd al-Rahim al-Rawi (Arabic: مناف عبد الرحيم الراوي) is an Iraqi, allegedly Al Qaeda's former "governor" in Baghdad province.

Al-Rawi was arrested on March 11, 2010 by Iraqi security forces.[1] Iraqi government sources claim al-Rawi is the man responsible for planning the multiple-vehicle bombings in Baghdad.[2] He was a senior leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI).[3] Under interrogation, he apparently gave authorities information which led to the killing of two members of the group's leadership, Masri and Baghdadi,[4] in the following months.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Huda Al-Saleh (2010-05-18). Saudi Arabia Wants to Verify Identity of World Cup Terrorist. The Asharq Al-Awsat Website retrieved 18 October 2011
  2. ↑ Scott Stewart (2010-04-29). Jihadists in Iraq: Down For The Count?. Stratfor Website retrieved 18 October 2011
  3. ↑ EK (2010-04-25). Death of Top Al Qaeda Officials Confirmed. National Security Law Brief retrieved 18 October 2011
  4. ↑ Nick Carey (2010-04-22). Military gains seen sapping Iraq al Qaeda strength. The Reuters Website retrieved 18 October 2011
  5. ↑ Steven L. Myers (2010-04-25). Iraqi Insurgent Group Acknowledges Killing of Two Leaders. The New York Times retrieved 18 October 2011