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What title did Abd el-Krim use as leader of the Republic of the Rif?
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As the leader of the Republic of the Rif, Abd el-Krim referred to himself as "president" of the republic's cabinet. Meanwhile, his followers traditionally referred to him as mujÄhid, which translates to "war leader".1