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Senior British officials believe that a "last push" in 2012 is likely to definitively destroy al-Qaida's remaining senior leadership in Pakistan, opening a new phase in the battle against Islamist terrorism.
Al-Qaida leadership almost wiped out in Pakistan, British officials believe
Seeded on Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:53 AM EST
Article Source: Guardian Unlimited
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Senior members of al-Qaida are feared to be moving to north Africa to open up a new front after being weakened in Pakistan
It is unclear whether the moves from west Asia to north Africa are prompted by a desire for greater security – which seems unlikely as Nato forces begin to withdraw from Afghanistan – or part of a strategic attempt to exploit the aftermath of the Arab spring. They may even be trying to shift the centre of gravity of al-Qaida's effort back to the homelands of the vast majority of its members.
Could this mean we will invade the terrorists countries of origin if they are harbored by anyone there, even if they are supplying the US and Great Britian Oil? After all, if we suspect or know a country is providing shelter, that is the rule, right?
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