Something you don't see reported
I haven't seen this before.
With all the focus on the regional neighbors, the Iranian and Syrian governments, and the Saudi and Jordanian inputs, Egypt is never mentioned.
Certainly, it's individuals and organizations, not the Egyptian government, but still, I would think thousands of Egyptians fighting US troops in Anbar might get mentioned somewhere.
The US military says Syrians make up the second largest group of foreign fighters entering Iraq after Egyptians.
With all the focus on the regional neighbors, the Iranian and Syrian governments, and the Saudi and Jordanian inputs, Egypt is never mentioned.
Certainly, it's individuals and organizations, not the Egyptian government, but still, I would think thousands of Egyptians fighting US troops in Anbar might get mentioned somewhere.
posted by mikevotes at
7:02 AM
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You would think. I wonder why not?
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Roonie, at 10:32 PM
I would guess it's because it's non-government, and the Egyptian government has been "an ally" in the interrogation process.
(That's about as nicely as I can say they torture people for the US.)
Also, Egypt has been under constant pressure from the Muslim Brotherhood for years, so, I don't think the US government really wants to publicize this.
And, if they don't who would know? It's not like reporters can go in and ask questions.
But, still, it seems pretty notable not to get more mention.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 10:44 PM
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