Omar reports that the leader of a dedicated "anti-occupation" umbrella group in Iraq has been arrested on the suspicion of links to terrorism. He explains, and the picture becomes clearer:

For your knowledge, this association consists mainly of clerics who were trained (paid) by Saddam’s ministry of religious affairs to preach in the important mosques and at that time every single cleric had to sign a document that proves his willingness to cooperate with the security systems and report of any “suspicious” activity or group to the authorities.

Fish that got away — for a time. The societal transition will be long and difficult. But well worth its adversity.