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Iraqi's Most Wanted
2005-02-17
MACDILL AFB, Tampa — The Iraqi Interim Government recently announced warrants for the arrest of 29 individuals who are either members of the Former Regime or part of the Abu Musab al-Zarqawi terrorist network. These individuals are responsible for funding and coordinating terrorist operations inside Iraq in an attempt to disrupt the country's march toward democracy and an autonomous government. Rewards for information leading to the arrest of these individuals range from $25 million to $50,000. These individuals are believed to be located either inside Iraq or within neighboring countries. Anyone with information regarding the location of these individuals is encouraged to call United States Central Command Headquarters at (813) 827-4468 or (813) 827-4469.
Welcome to Iraq's Most Wanted! The envelope, please

• 'Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri - As former Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council, 'Izzat Ibrahim Al-Duri was part of the inner circle and very close to Saddam. Al-Duri is believed to be the current leader of the New Regional Command and New Ba'ath Party. As such, Al-Duri provides guidance, financial support and coordination of the Former Regime insurgency. His financial support for the insurgency, derived from the expropriated wealth of Iraq, continues to facilitate attacks against coalition forces, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and the Iraqi people. As a member of the former Saddam regime, 'Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483 for stealing assets from the Iraqi people. Under this United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with 'Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. Any of these assets recovered from al Duri will be immediately dedicated to the reconstruction of Iraq. Additionally, the Multi National Forces in Iraq are offering a reward of $10 million for information leading to the capture of Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri.

• Muhammad Yunis al-Ahmad - Muhammad Yunis is a financial facilitator and operational leader of the New Regional Command and New Ba'ath Party. Younis is allegedly the number two man in the New Regional Command under Izzat al-Duri. As such, he is instrumental in providing guidance, financial support and coordination of insurgent attacks throughout Iraq. Yunis is charged with providing funding, leadership and support to several insurgent groups conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police the and Coalition Forces. It is believe that Muhammad Yunis al-Ahmad is now hiding in Syria. Additionally, the Multi National Forces in Iraq are offering a reward of $1 million for information leading to the capture of Muhammad Yunis al-Ahmad.

• Rashid Taan Kazim - Rashid Ta'an Kazim was the former Central Ba'ath Party Regional Chairman in Al Anbar Province. Ta'an provides command, control, and finances for the ACF effort in Diyala Province. Ta'an is alleged to have offered one to three million Iraqi Dinar to anyone to carry out attacks against Coalition Forces. As a result of his close association with the Saddam regime, Rashid Ta'an Kazim has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483 as having stolen assets from the Iraqi people. Under this United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with Rashid Ta'an Kazim and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. Any of these stolen assets that are recovered will be immediately dedicated to the reconstruction of Iraq. Additionally, the Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $1 million for information leading to the capture of Rashid Ta'an Kazim.

• Abd-Al-Baqi Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Saadun - Al-Sadun was the former Ba'ath Party Regional Chairman of the Diyala Province and Regional Chairman of Southern Iraq. Al-Sa'adun recruits and finances ACF activity in eastern and central Iraq. He is suspected of the distribution of former regime assets and funds that belong to the people of Iraq in order to facilitate violence toward the Iraqi government. Al-Sa'adun is also wanted for crimes against humanity in the 1999 regime uprising during his command of the Ba'ath Party District of Basrah. 'Abd-Al-Baqi 'Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Sa'adun has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483. As a member of the former Saddam regime 'Abd-Al-Baqi 'Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Sa'adun stole assets that belong to the Iraqi people. Under the United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with 'Abd-Al-Baqi 'Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Sa'adun and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. Any assets recovered from Sa"adun will contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $ 1 Million for information leading to the capture of 'Abd-Al-Baqi 'Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Sa'adun

• Fadhil Ibrahim Mahmud Mashadani (aka Abu Huda)- Fadhil Ibrahim Mahmud Mashadani is reportedly a top member of the New Ba'ath Party and main facilitator of insurgent attacks in Iraq. Mashadani is believed to be personally responsible for coordination and funding attacks against the Iraqi people, coalition forces, the Iraqi Government and the Iraqi Police. Fadhil Mashadani is suspected of being a critical link between the senior Ba'athist leaders hiding in Syria and the insurgents within Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to the capture of Fadhil Ibrahim Mahmud Mashadani

• Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (aka AMZ)- Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is a grave threat to the Iraqi people, and in September he announced the merger of his terrorists with al-Qaida. Al-Zarqawi's foreign terrorists and criminals are undermining Iraq's security and have brutally killed over 500 Iraqis in the last year. They continue to target Iraqi government and civilian targets with the intent of inciting a civil war. His terrorist network has attempted to destroy police stations, recruitment centers, oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. Zarqawi's criminal activities are also slowing the flow of humanitarian aid into Iraq and undermining reconstruction efforts. He has fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. Multi National Forces in Iraq are offering a reward of $ 25 million for information leading to the capture of Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi

• Sabawi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti (aka Thafir Alsemak)- Sab'awi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti is the half brother to Saddam Hussein and is now believed to be hiding in Syria. Sab'awi is financing on-going insurgent attacks that are killing Iraqi civilian and government workers. As a result of his close relationship with the Saddam regime, Sab'awi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483 for stealing assets from the Iraqi people. Under this United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with Sab'awi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. These assets will contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $ 1 Million for information leading to the capture of Sab'awi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti

• Muhammad Rajab al-Hadushi- Muhammad Rajab al-Hadushi was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Saddam regime and worked as the director of the Presidential Guard Service and a member of the Special Security Organization. He is now believed to be the leader of an insurgent group, which is conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, coalition forces, and the Iraqi Police and Government. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Muhammad Rajab al-Hadushi

• Najim Abdullah Zahwan Khalifah Ujayli- Najim 'Abdullah Zahwan Khalifah Ujayli is a former commander of the Hammurabi Armored Division, 1st Republican Guard. He is now reported to be the leader of an insurgent group attacking the Iraqi people and coalition forces. He is believed to have fled Fallujah, during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Najim 'Abdullah Zahwan Khalifah Ujayli.

• Muhammad Khalaf Shakara (aka Abu Talha)- Muhammad Khalaf Shakara is a former Battalion Commander for Ansar al-Islam, aligned with the Zarqawi Network. He is wanted for his participation in attacks against the Iraqi government and civilians. His terrorist group has conducted kidnappings and beheadings, and has attempted to destroy police stations, recruitment centers, oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Muhammad Khalaf Shakara.

• Abu-Ayyub al-Masri - Abu-Ayyub al-Masri is an associate of Abu Musab Zarqawi, and his foreign terrorist and criminal network. This organization has killed over 500 Iraqis in the last year and continues to target Iraqi government and civilian targets with the hope of inciting a civil war. Abu-Ayyub al-Masri is believed to have fled Fallujah, during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Abu-Ayyub al-Masri

• Abu Anas al-Iraqi - Abu Anas al-Iraqi is associated with Iraqi Hizb-e-Islami and is an expert in explosives. He is believed to be operating in the Sammara or Mosul areas. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Abu Anas al-Iraqi

• Abd-al-Hadi al-Iraqi - Abd-al-Hadi al-Iraqi is a foreign terrorist that is part of the foreign terrorist network that is conducting brutal attacks against the Iraqi people, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and coalition forces. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his capture.

• Ahmad Hasan Kaka al-Ubaydi- Ahmad Hasan Kaka al-'Ubaydi is a former Iraqi Intelligence Service officer, and is now believed associated with Ansar Al Islam affiliate. He is believed to be a leader of an insurgent and criminal network that is conducting attacks against coalition forces, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and the Iraqi people. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to his capture.

• Sayf al-Din al-Rawi- Sayf al-Din al-Rawi is an associate of Izzat Al-Duri's son Ahmed, as well as "Chemical Ali's son, Ali Hassan Al Majid. He is believed to be supporting the insurgency in Iraq that is conducting attacks against the Iraqi people and infrastructure. It is believed that he is now hiding in Syria. As a result of his close association with the former regime, Sayf al-Din al-Rawi has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483 for stealing assets from the Iraqi people. Under the United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with Sayf al-Din al-Rawi and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. These assets will contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the capture of Sayf al-Din al-Rawi

• Abu Abd-al-Aziz (aka Hamza)- Abu 'Abd-al-Aziz is believed to have provided leadership to a foreign terrorist cell operating in Fallujah. He is believed to have fled Fallujah, during OPERATION AL FAJR, but continues to conduct attacks against the Iraqi people. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to the capture of Abu 'Abd-al-Aziz.

• Hamin Bani Shari- Hamin Bani Shari is a member of the AI Shura Council and an associate of the foreign terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He is believed to have fled Fallujah, during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to his capture.

• Sheikh Abdalluh Abu Azzam (aka Amir of Anbar)- is considered to be a lieutenant of the foreign terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He has issued a statement that threatened the Jama'at Al Tawhid would hunt down Iraqi officials and symbols of the current government; he has also claimed the attacks of Izz Al Din Salim, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and the killing of the Mosul Governor. Sheikh Abdalluh Abu 'Azzam is considered a grave threat to the Iraqi people and to the rebuilding of Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Abu Abdalluh 'Azzam.

• Mahir al-Shami (aka Milad al-Lubnani)- Mahir al-Shami is a senior associate of the foreign terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He is believed to have been involved in the planning of terrorist attacks against coalition forces, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and the Iraqi people. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to his capture.

• Muhammed Hardan Hashim (aka Abu Said)- is considered to be a lieutenant of the foreign terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. As a member of Zarqawi's terrorist organization Muhammed Hardan Hashim has been implicated in attacks on Iraqi government and civilian targets, the destruction of police stations, recruitment centers, and attacks on Iraqi oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Muhammed Hardan Hashim.

• Malik al-Tunisi- Malik al-Tunisi is a facilitator for the Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's foreign terrorist network. As a member of Zarqawi's terrorist organization al-Tunisi has been implicated in attacks on Iraqi government and civilian targets, the destruction of police stations, recruitment centers, and attacks on Iraqi oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Malik al-Tunisi.

• 'Abd al-Latif Humaym (aka Abu Tamuz)- 'Abd al-Latif Humaym is the former religious advisor and close associate of Saddam Hussein. Before the fall of the regime, he ran several branches of the Iraqi Islamic Bank and is now known to be financially supporting insurgent elements in their attacks on the Iraqi government and people. His support for terrorist attacks has undermined the rebuilding of Iraq and the lives of the Iraqi people. He is suspected of fleeing Iraq and is now hiding abroad. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of 'Abd al-Latif Humaym.


• Luay Ben Mohammed Saka- Lu'ay Ben Mohammed Saka is believed to be a facilitator for the Abu Musab al-Zarqawi terrorist network. He is responsible for terrorist attacks against the Iraqi government and people. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Lu'ay Ben Mohammed Saka.

• Umar Husayn Hadid Salman al-Khalifawi AKA Abu Khattab, Abu Abdallah — is an associate of the foreign terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi terrorist network. As a member of Zarqawi's terrorist organization Hadid has been implicated in attacks on Iraqi government and civilian targets, the destruction of police stations, recruitment centers, and attacks on Iraqi oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his capture.

• Shaykh Mahmud Al-Hasani al-Sharqi- Shaykh Mahmud Al-Hasani al-Sharqi is a former Shia clerical student at the An-Najaf Hawza. He is responsible for attacks on coalition forces and undermining the reconstruction of Iraq. In October 03, he organized the ambush in Karbala that resulted in the death of two Iraqi policeman and four coalition soldiers. Hassani is also implicated in the 11 Feb 2004 attack on Spanish forces and Iraqi Police in Diwaniyah. He is believed to be hiding in the Karbala/Najaf areas and may be disguising himself by dressing as a woman. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Shaykh Mahmud Al-Hasani al-Sharqi.

• Shaykh Ahmad Husayn al-Dabash- Shaykh Ahmad Husayn al-Dabash has been identified as a insurgent leader in the Abu Ghraib area. He has ties to a foreign terrorist network that is conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, coalition forces, and the Iraqi Police and Government. The Multi National Forces in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Shaykh Ahmad Husayn al-Dabash.

• Nuhad Naji al-Adhari al-Dulaymi- Nuhad Naji al-Adhari al-Dulaymi was a prominent member of the Saddam regime and served Saddam as the Director General of the Iraqi Intelligence Service. He is believed to be providing financial support to the insurgents that are conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, coalition forces, and the Iraqi Police and Government. He is suspected of fleeing Iraq and is now hiding abroad. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to his capture.

• Abdullah al-Janabi — Abdullah al-Janabi is a self-proclaimed sheik and Sunni cleric. However he has provided financial, manpower, leadership, and spiritual support to the insurgents and foreign terrorist elements that were operating in Fallujah. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during the beginning of OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his capture.

• Ibrahim Yusif Turki al-Jabburi- is a former senior Ba'ath Party member operating in Mosul. He is reportedly the leader of a terrorist cell and is responsible for conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and coalition forces in Mosul area. We believe that he has fled Iraq and is now hiding in Syria. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his capture.
Posted by:Steve

#4  Not enough cards for Texas Hold'em poker, but surely enough for Go Fish.
Posted by: Seafarious   2005-02-17 3:34:04 PM  

#3  How about my mother-in-law?
Posted by: Sobiesky   2005-02-17 3:16:09 PM  

#2  Not enough for a deck of cards. Can we add our own favs to the list?
Posted by: Blackhorse   2005-02-17 2:57:47 PM  

#1  I think rantburgers, en masse, should do a shot if they catch one of these guys, two if they kill him.

Or, if you don't drink, have at least a ululatte, which is the same as a regular latte, except with goat milk.
Posted by: Penguin   2005-02-17 2:03:45 PM  

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