Gannett News Service
Iraq's main opposition groups have been asking the United States to keep them informed of plans to topple Saddam Hussein. These groups have received U.S. funding in the past for their operations, but they have not received combat training for their forces.
The groups are:
Iraqi National Congress: This umbrella group based in London, includes several defected Iraqi generals, including INC leader Ahmad Chalabi.
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan: A Kurdish militia group, based in northern Iraq outside of Baghdad's control, led by Jalal Talabani. Along with Kurdistan Democratic Party, the union has about 40,000 anti-Saddam forces.
Kurdistan Democratic Party: Another Kurdish militia group, based in northern Iraq outside of Baghdad's control, led by Massoud Barzani. Along with Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, this group has about 40,000 anti-Saddam forces.
Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq: Based in Tehran, with about 3,000 fighters near Iraq's border with Iran. Led by Ayatolla Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim.
Iraqi National Accord: A group of former members of the ruling Baath party, based in London.
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