Daily News Article - March 19, 2007
1. Why is al Qaeda increasing its attacks against its traditional Sunni supporters? (NOTE: Osama bin Laden is a Sunni)
2. a) How did al Qaeda murder hundreds of Sunni muslims Friday?
b) Why was Sheik Khamis Hasnawi al-Eifan's tribe believed to be the target for this particular attack?
3. a) Who is Col. Sutherland?
b) What does Col. Sutherland believe to be the reason for an increase in "spectacular, audible" attacks?
4. What are U.S. and Iraqi forces working to do with Sunnis in Diyala province?
5. a) What has caused Sunnis who have been supporting al Qaeda to turn away from them?
b) Do you view this as good news or bad news? Why?