Baghdad, 7 June (AKI) - When travelling, wear jeans and carry a walkman - try not to look like an Islamic fundamentalist - and for precise instructions on how to link up with Iraqi groups "contact the Salafite jihadist exponents in your own countries". These are just some of the travel tips and suggestions provided on an Islamist internet site for potential al-Qaeda recruits from various Arab and Western countries who have signalled their desire to go to Iraq to fight against the American troops.
"The route to Iraq for mujahadeen who want to reach the country of two rivers" is the title of a message that appears on a prominent Islamic internet forum often used by the al-Qaeda network. "To reach Iraq, you will need detailed instructions," notes the message, signed by "Doctor Islam", "not just on how to get to the country, but on how to enter one of the mujahadeen groups there."
The instruction booklet begins with the recruiting phase, which is normally used by Salafite imams in Arabic or Western countries. "The Salafite Jihadists are spread throughout various countries. Many are under surveillance or hunted by the police, but despite this they manage to send zealous young people to Iraq. They [the recruiters] are not far away but among us, though you will need Allah's help to reach them, as on making contact, we could be accused of terrorism."
The instructions confirm the crucial role of fundamentalist Imams in recruiting aspiring guerrillas for the Jihad in Iraq, but technology also plays a part. "Some of these Salafite mujahadeen participate in our forums" the message says, "and if they do not post many messages it is because they are involved and being hunted by the tyrants".
According to the report, there is the risk of fraudsters even in the recruitment of Islamist terrorists, people who take advantage of the passion of aspiring jihadists to rob them. "Brother, beware of the lies that you find on forums, of those who say they know the way of the Jihad and ask for money. Never give them cash unless they are trusted people in whom you have great faith".
After contacting the mediator via the Internet or through Salafite imams, the would-be guerrillas, bearing a letter of introduction and the exact details of the armed unit they will join, must physically get to Iraq running as few risks as possible. The only route seems to be via Syria, it notes.
"These Salafite jihadists send small groups to Iraq through Syrian territory, but be aware of the Syrian regime which has begun to make entering and leaving the country more difficult. Enter Syria through Turkey, but you will need the help of people who know the procedure," it advises.
The text also warns of potential dangers and what to do if encountered: it is possible that you may be arrested by the Syrian forces. This is most likely to happen if you are not organised, as the Syrian regime tends to turn a blind eye to mujahadeen who use secondary roads or who make their way to Iraq passing only through border towns."
For the journey, the internet forum encourages recruits to wear jeans and carry a walkman with a pop music cassette, so as not to look like a fundamentalist. They are also warned not to inform their families or friends about their plans.
"The organisation of al-Qaeda in Iraq is the group that, more than any other, welcomes mujahadeen and has links with the al-Qaeda cells present in all Arab countries and many other foreign nations," the message concludes.
It is not the first time that messages have appeared on such sites with indications on how to get to Iraq and join up with a terrorist cell, but the latest message is more detailed and possibly a response to enquiries by a growing number of aspiring suicide bombers or terrorists.
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Thanks for posting that article Oorang.
I think I have one of these types of postings up at the blog..
http://trackingalqueda.blogspot.com/2005/06/everyone-to-iraq.html
seems they might be running out of fighters if they're calling for everyone to get to Iraq. Aww, too bad. LOL
THANKS NEOSGIRL AND OORANG.
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