Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades

A group called the Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades, which some analysts believe is a Moroccan affiliate of Al Qaeda, sent a statement to the Arabic newspaper Al-Hayat claiming responsibility and congratulating Spain.

Setting a Bad Example 2007

But terrorism experts tell NBC News there's no evidence a credible al-Qaida spokesman ever said that, and the claims actually were made by a largely discredited group, Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades, known for putting propaganda on the Internet.

Peace, order and good government, eh?: May 2004 Archives 2004

ARENA: The attorney general cited public statements saying al Qaeda is 90 percent ready for an attack, which experts trace back to a shadowy group the Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades.

CNN Transcript May 26, 2004 2004

The] week after the Madrid attack by Al Qaida], the Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades, which claims to act on behalf of al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the bombing and declared a truce in Spain to see if the new government would withdraw its troops from Iraq, but warned that it was gearing up for new attacks.

Archive 2004-10-01 2004

The] week after the Madrid attack by Al Qaida], the Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades, which claims to act on behalf of al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the bombing and declared a truce in Spain to see if the new government would withdraw its troops from Iraq, but warned that it was gearing up for new attacks.

Osama Votes for Bush, Absentee 2004