Wednesday, March 30, 2011

What Is A 'Freelance Jihadist'?



‘Freelance Jihadists’ Join Libyan Rebels -- Washington Times

Ex-al Qaeda member speaks out.

A former leader of Libya’s al Qaeda affiliate says he thinks “freelance jihadists” have joined the rebel forces, as NATO’s commander told Congress on Tuesday that intelligence indicates some al Qaeda and Hezbollah terrorists are fighting Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s forces.

Former jihadist Noman Benotman, who renounced his al Qaeda affiliation in 2000, said in an interview that he estimates 1,000 jihadists are in Libya.

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My Comment: How can a Jihadist view his life calling as a 'freelance' activity?

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