An unknown Iraqi group has threatened to kill Abu Musab al-Zarqawi if he and his followers don't leave Iraq immediately.

An unknown Iraqi group called the Salvation Movement have warned extremist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and his followers that they will be killed if they do not leave the country immediately.

The message was broadcast on the al-Arabiya television network.

Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zargawi's organisation has close ties with al-Qaeda. It has claimed responsibility for a number of beheadings and is also believed to be behind a number of suicide attacks.

CRI