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To: thames_sider who wrote (16008)4/4/2006 4:10:25 PM
From: carranza2  Respond to of 541763
 
The distinctions you note would be useful in imparting a more accurate depiction of what is taking place. I wonder, however, if they can be used with any degree of accuracy given the difficulties in determining who is doing what to whom.

I am not sure there is a good answer.



To: thames_sider who wrote (16008)4/4/2006 5:16:25 PM
From: Lane3  Respond to of 541763
 
So it's hard to define a semi-official state body as insurgent against the state...

Well, there's always "civil war" but that doesn't go over well, either. <g>



To: thames_sider who wrote (16008)4/4/2006 6:06:52 PM
From: JohnM  Respond to of 541763
 
. . . .more than one large faction - the Shi'a militia - seems to be acting with the Interior Ministry and similar power-brokers at least knowing of if not supporting its actions.

That's been my more serious problem with the insurgents/terrorists/freedom fighters debate. We are moving from insurgency to ethnic conflict/cleansing. I lose track of the proper terms then.


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