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Originally Posted by combustiblefuel
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ISIS is just an evolution of AQI. With a direct lineage from al-Zarqawi. That article is truncating history, and basically telling the rebranding as the "origin". And what are you referring to as joint effort with both Shia Islamists?
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Iraqs Nouri al-Maliki joined forces with Syrias Al- Qaida plus angry protesters against the Assad regime.Isil (correct name) it was a joint effort with both Shia Islamists.
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I'll assume you're not referencing ISIS/ISIL/IS with this statement. Because that is incredibly wrong.
Even if you wanted to use the rebranding as their origin, you'll notice how the name Maliki comes up again and again as a catalyst to the rise. No Iraq, no ISIS.