Updated info on insurgents

An AP report, among others, indicates that the consensus from both the media and U.S. and Iraqi officials is that the insurgency is going to persist even after the fall of the haven in Fallujah. A NY Times editorial claims the Pentagon's estimate on the number of insurgents is over 10,000. An estimated 1200-1600 were killed in operation Al-Fajr. Here are some articles that summarize popular opinions about the composition of the insurgents, their actions, and their motivations:
- Arab News 11.17.2004: evaluation of possible insurgent organizing
- Washington Post 11.15.2004: insurgent attacks spread in Iraq
- Associated Press 11.18.2004: Iraq Assessments: Insurgents Not Giving Up

A freelance reporter, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, was with insurgents before the attack on Fallujah began. His articles have been published in major newspapers around the world. his more recent reports:
- 11.11.2004: personal story from a Yemeni foreign fighter
- 11.9.2004: in a house with foreign fighters
all of his previous articles are found at www.selvesandothers.org