Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq

government organization, Iraq

Also known as: ISCI, Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution(Show More)

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The Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI), formerly known as the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, is a Shi'i religious political party. It was one of the opposition parties outlawed by the Ba'athist government and operated outside of Iraq or in areas not under government control. Following the overthrow of the Ba'athists in 2003, the ISCI resumed operations domestically.1

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…(known since 2007 as the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq). Another group, the Iraqi National Congress, received strong, albeit intermittent, support from the U.S. government during the 1990s. All operated outside Iraq or in areas of the country not under government control.
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…(known since 2007 as the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq). Another group, the Iraqi National Congress, received strong, albeit intermittent, support from the U.S. government during the 1990s. All operated outside Iraq or in areas of the country not under government control.
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