Senussi

/ sɛˈnuːsɪ /

noun

a member of a zealous and aggressive Muslim sect of North Africa and Arabia, founded in 1837 by Sidi Mohammed ibn Ali al Senussi (?1787–1859)

The ICC made its decision despite the fact that Libya did not allow us a single visit to Senussi.

A Libyan official said Senussi was being held with other former regime members, including a former prime minister.

There were already signs of revolt on the western frontier, where the Senussi had been organized by Enver Pasha's brother.

If the Senussi invasion of Egypt is ever attempted it will not, at any rate, be without precedent.

The powerful influence of the Senussi has yet to be overthrown.

No reports of other activity by the Senussi were forthcoming.

Several asserted that he was merely a delegate from the great Senussi.

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