Ahmed Bezaa Abu Risha | |
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أحمد أبو ريشة | |
![]() Abu Risha in 2009. | |
Born | 1969 (age 54–55) |
Occupation | Sunni tribal chief in Al-Anbar |
Known for | "Anbar Awakening" - opposing al-Qaeda in Iraq |
Political party | Unity Alliance of Iraq |
Relatives | Abdul Sattar Abu Risha (younger brother) |
Sheik Ahmed Bezaa Abu Risha (Arabic: أحمد أبو ريشة) is a Sunni leader in the Al-Anbar province, and led the movement of Sunni tribesmen known as the Anbar Salvation Council.