Terrorism experts dispute the recent claim by an Al-Qaeda spokesman that the group retains nearly all of its top leadership and ability to function. They say the group has been hurt by the loss of its former haven in Afghanistan and scattered successes by the U.S.-led coalition against terrorism. But the experts told RFE/RL that […]
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