Murdered Sheik Was Fearless Fighter Against Al-Qaida in Iraq

Sep 14th, 2007 · Michele Norris talks with Army Col. Sean MacFarland, who worked with Sheik Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha, the Sunni tribal leader and U.S. ally assassinated Thursday. MacFarland remembers the sheik as a charismatic figure who was fearless in his fight against al-Qaida in Iraq.

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