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May 28, 2008
No. 7650

Al-Qaeda Suicide Kids Expand Activity In Baghdad

The Al-Qaeda "Paradise Youths" suicide bombers group, comprising children and youths aged 11 through 16, has expanded its operations into areas of northern Baghdad.

Up until now, the organization had operated only in western Baghdad,

Senior officials from Al-Sahwa, (the Awakening Councils), estimate that since the Paradise Youths have been striking primarily at Al-Sahwa, the organization has been infiltrated by them. 

Source: Alarabiya.net, May 27, 2008


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