The Territory of the Al-Qaeda in Iraq or also Islamic Republic of Qaim () during the occupation of Al-Qa'im in 2005, refers to the areas controlled by the Al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Background Before Al-Qaeda in Iraq was established, Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad took over Tal Afar in late 2004.Chandrasekaran, Rajiv (10 March 2007), Imperial Life in the Emerald City, London: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, p. 305, ISBN 978-0-7475-9168-9
Territory Al-Qaeda in Iraq controlled Tal Afar between late 2004 and 2005 and again in early 2006. Zarqawi had reclaimed his base in western Anbar, declared Al Qa'im as his capital, and was also operating in Hit and the Haditha Triad. Whlle Al-Qaeda in Iraq controlled territory it isn't considered to be a quasi-state like the Islamic State in Iraq or the Islamic State.
Governance During the occupation of Al-Qa'im by Al-Qaeda in Iraq in 2005, AQI adopted strict Islamic laws.
See also Territory of the Islamic State of Iraq Territory of the Islamic State Territory of Boko Haram Territory of Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Islamic Emirate of Somalia
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