Territory of Al-Qaeda in Iraq
Territory controlled by Al-Qaeda in Iraq
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The Territory of the Al-Qaeda in Iraq or also Islamic Republic of Qaim (Arabic: جمهورية قائم الإسلامية)[1] during the occupation of Al-Qa'im in 2005, refers to the areas controlled by the Al-Qaeda in Iraq.
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Al-Qaeda in Iraq القاعدة في العراق Al-Qāʿidah fī al-ʿIrāq | |||||||||
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| 2004–2006 | |||||||||
One of the Flags used by Al-Qaeda in Iraq | |||||||||
| Status | Territory controlled by a rebel group | ||||||||
| Capital | Unknown (2004–2005) Al-Qa'im (2005)[1] Baqubah (2006)[2] | ||||||||
| Government | Emirate | ||||||||
| Emir | |||||||||
• 2004–2006 | Abu Musab Zarqawi | ||||||||
• 2006 | Abu Ayyub al-Masri | ||||||||
| Establishment | Iraq War | ||||||||
| History | |||||||||
| 17 October 2004 | |||||||||
• Succeeded by the Territory of the Islamic State of Iraq | 15 October 2006 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Republic of Iraq | ||||||||
Background
Before Al-Qaeda in Iraq was established, Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad took over Tal Afar in late 2004.[3][4][5][6]
Territory
Al-Qaeda in Iraq controlled Tal Afar between late 2004 and 2005[7][8] and again in early 2006.[9] Zarqawi had reclaimed his base in western Anbar, declared Al Qa'im as his capital, and was also operating in Hit and the Haditha Triad.[10][11][12][1] Whlle Al-Qaeda in Iraq controlled territory it isn't considered to be a quasi-state like the Islamic State in Iraq or the Islamic State.[13]
Governance
During the occupation of Al-Qa'im by Al-Qaeda in Iraq in 2005, AQI adopted strict Islamic laws.[1]