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ISIS
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from the tyrannical monetary system that was
imposed on the Muslims and was a reason for their
enslavement and impoverishment.”
After a merger brought al-Baghdadi to ISIS, publicly issued reports and statements were released
showing eighteen semi-autonomous provincial
divisions in 2010. Precise timing and resources for
attacks is left in the hands of local commanders and
detailed data is compiled on the performance and
daily operation of these semi-autonomous units. The
latest report is 410 pages, and includes metrics from
7681 operations in Iraq in 2013, listing assassinations
(doubling in 2013 to 1,083), and detonations of roadside bombs or other IEDs (4,465 in 2013). Experts
estimate that because of IS’ rapid expansion, its leaders focus on recruiting unit commanders who can be
trusted. Many have been freed from prisons (including death row inmates) or brought in from Jihadi networks through a “mergers and acquisitions strategy.”
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