Government troops launched a pre-emptive attack on the insurgents, after receiving intelligence reports that they were planning an assault.
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Insurgents
Synonyms for "insurgents" (11 found)
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6 entriesarmed insurgentsguerrilla fightersinsurgency campaigninsurgent movementrebel forcesrebel group
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About thirty insurgents were killed.
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He also pointed to a robust U.S. reconstruction effort in Iraq, which he said is beginning to improve the everyday lives of Iraqis and attenuate public sympathy for the insurgents.
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These insurgents only want to ruin our country.
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