Islamic Clerics Committee

The Islamic Clerics Committee is one of several grassroots leadership groups that emerged in post-war Iraq. Representing the Sunni minority in the country, the group used their leverage to secure the release of more than 20 hostages in the early months of 2004.[1] The group became popular because of the aid convoys that they arranged to be sent into the besieged city of Fallujah.[2]

The ICC was heavily critical of the United States' siege of Fallujah, particularly in light of the death toll among the city's residents.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Violence produces new brand of Iraqi leaders". Boca Raton News. Associated Press. 18 April 2004. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 Hendawi, Hamza (18 April 2004). "Populist leaders arise in Iraq". Ocala Star-Banner. Associated Press. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
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