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In addition to what has been said:
They seem to experience some splitting, although it is not entirely certain how much. I think this is very important.
According to the article this steams from multiple motivations to be part of the insurgency, thence to a difference of opinion regarding strategy and tactics.
Coercion ought not be a favorite way of creating unity, because it can lead to a situation where the relationships are weak, the motivation is not optimal, loyalty is questionable and the leaders' authority continues to be more threatened if more lean towards the disgressors' way while the problem for the rift remains unsolved.
Increased criminality instead of attacks against coalition forces, why? Perhaps this affects the desired end state. It could be an indication of lack of morale or maybe it's a way of getting money fast to support the insurgency - rather than just their own lives as a normal criminal. In the latter case, are they losing external support? Or they are just tired of getting their asses handed to them.
Those are the first thoughts in my head. Of course, I recognize that I might be wrong...
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