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Iraqi Troops Hit Mosque; Detain Imam
CAMP AL ASAD, Iraq Residents of the Haditha Triad region, Iraq, held a demonstration today demanding the release of a local Mosque Imam who was detained by Iraqi soldiers yesterday in connection with insurgent activity. Iraqi soldiers were on a security patrol yesterday when they were attacked with small-arms fire originating from a Mosque. In response to the attack, the Iraqi soldiers entered the mosque where they detained three suspects including the Mosques Imam. A search of the mosque revealed an AK-47 assault rifle with ammunition in addition to improvised explosive device-making material. No one was killed or injured in the attack. About 70 Haditha citizens made their way to the local Iraqi Army camp today where Iraqi Army personnel met with the crowds leader for discussions. The crowd peacefully dispersed without incident. Posted by: Bobby 2006-10-25 |
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