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2 unusual facts about Abu Risha


Abu Risha

Abdul Sattar Abu Risha (1972-2007), an Iraqi Sunni tribal sheikh and leader of the Anbar Salvation Council

Ahmed Abu Risha, brother of Abdul Sattar Abu Risha who took over as leader of the Anbar Salvation Council



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Ahmed Abu Risha

Abu Risha joined forces with other pro-Sunni protest and pro-Federalism groups, joining the Uniters List for the 2013 Anbar governorate election.

Al Anbar governorate election, 2009

The National Front was led by Sheikh Ali Hatim, the tribal leader of the Dulaim tribal confederation - the largest in Anbar - and has previously clashed with Abu Risha's brother, Abdul Sattar Abu Risha, when he was the head of the Anbar Salvation Council.