01 February 2004	Sunday	09 Zilhaj 1424

FALLUJAH, Jan 31: Guerillas in Fallujah were seen handing out leaflets to locals on Saturday detailing a plan to take over Iraqi cities "once US-led coalition troops leave".

The leaflet said the United States was preparing to withdraw its "defeated forces from Iraq" and sought to "clarify the agenda of the Mujahideen for the period following the withdrawal of the occupant".

It said the guerillas would control the entries to cities to be evacuated by the occupation forces, adding that a total curfew would be imposed during the first three days following their withdrawal.

The guerillas will "kill mercilessly anyone seen looting", and will "arrest the (US) agents.

"Therefore, we advise them to leave Iraq," the leaflet added.

The leaflet added that local councils made up of people who have not cooperated with the occupation authority would head up a transitional administration until general elections can be held.

The leaflets were distributed by men with their faces covered by traditional keffiehs, or headscarves.-AFP