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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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However, despite the years spent by Nouzille to authenticate the documents, the Senussi Files have failed to convince him that Libya was responsible.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

It implicates Senussi, Masud and the two Libyans who faced trial over Lockerbie at a Scottish Court in the Netherlands more than 20 years ago.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2025

As for Gaddafi's former spy chief, Abdullah Senussi, he's still alive in Libya.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023

"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

And this "matey" feeling animated the whole campaign against the Senussi, to a greater degree, I think, than any other.

From With Our Army in Palestine by Bluett, Antony

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