GSPC in Algeria Mourns Death of Saudi Arabian Al-Qaida Commander in Chechnya
By Evan Kohlmann
The Algerian Salafist Group for Prayer and Combat (GSPC)--a known Al-Qaida-affiliate group active in North Africa--has issued a statement on behalf of its leader Abu Musab Abdel Wadoud mourning the loss of slain Saudi Arabian Al-Qaida commander Abu Omar al-Saif during combat operations with Russian forces in the Caucasus. According to Abu Musab Abdel Wadoud:
"We are sorry to hear that such a great mujahid and distinguished personality has been lost. It is unfortunate that, precisely during these times of hardship, the Islamic nation has lost a distinguished leader of dawah and jihad... There are few like Abu Omar al-Saif, and we will definitely miss him... Our movement would like to point out that killing our commanders and leaders will only make us more determined to continue waging our blessed jihad... With Allahs blessing, the Islamic nation that has already produced such great commanders as Ibn-ul-Khattab, Abu al-Walid [al-Ghamdi], Abu Omar al-Saif, and others will also give rise to their successors."
See also:
- Sawt al-Qoqaz confirms death of commander Abu Omar al-Saif
- CT Blog - Senior Saudi Al-Qaida Member Sets Off Suicide Blast in Dagestan
- CT Blog - Interview with top GSPC commander in Algeria
- US News - "The Mutating Threat: Why U.S. officials worry about a group you've never heard of."
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