And he reveals that impressive special forces operations recently dealt a decisive blow by wiping out insurgent leaders.

They target insurgent leaders in their homes, who are indistinguishable from their innocent neighbours.

The guidelines advise soldiers to buy off insurgents with 'bags of gold' and talk to insurgent leaders with 'blood on their hands'.

Another estimate put the number of insurgents at 3,000; however a number of insurgent leaders escaped before the attack.

Insurgent leaders participate in political contests as candidates for government office.