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Senussi

British

/ 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)

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Senussian

adjective

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The Senussi Files that Nouzille has are copies, not originals, so they cannot be forensically tested.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

Senussi is facing trial in Libya over his actions during the uprising against Gaddafi 14 years ago.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025

Colonel Gaddafi's brother-in-law, Senussi is in custody in Libya, facing charges over the suppression of the anti-Gaddafi rebellion in 2011.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2025

"I want to be treated like other prisoners. I want visiting rights. I don't have a lawyer," Senussi said.

From Reuters ● Apr. 14, 2014

European relations with, 68; programme of, 69, 94 Serbia, cost of war in, 178 Seyyid, Mohammed ben Senussi, 67 ff.

From The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy by Stoddard, Lothrop

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