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Coalition Forces kill 2 terrorist, detain 25 suspects, discover media cell
Coalition Forces killed two terrorists and detained 25 suspected terrorists during operations around Iraq Monday targeting al-Qaeda media and bombing operations.A senior member of an al-Qaeda in Iraq media cell gave himself up to Coalition Forces during a raid in Mosul. In addition to his surrender, the al-Qaeda in Iraq media cell member led Coalition Forces to the media cell headquarters, where they discovered various jihadist propaganda and media materials. Three additional suspected terrorists were detained with the cell leader. In Baghdad, Coalition Forces conducted a raid targeting a key liaison between al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders and vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cells in the city. When the ground forces began clearing the building, one man ran toward the perimeter security element. Coalition Forces, reacting to the perceived hostile threat, engaged the man, killing him. Ground forces detained two suspected terrorists during the operation. A raid southwest of the capital city targeted close associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders. When Coalition Forces began securing the building, one man fled the scene, and began digging in the yard. Coalition Forces pursued the man, who attempted to evade the ground forces. When the ground forces caught up with the man, he attempted to assault an element of the force, and Coalition Forces, reacting in self-defense, engaged the man, killing him. Coalition Forces detained two suspected terrorists during the raid. In Ramadi, Coalition Forces captured two suspected terrorists during a precision raid. One is an alleged associate of a terrorist who facilitates the movement of foreign terrorists into Iraq for suicide operations. Two coordinated raids in Baghdad targeted members of the Baghdad bombing network. Coalition Forces detained five suspected terrorists linked to an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader overseeing the bombing network, and two more suspected terrorists with ties to an al-Qaeda in Iraq weapons facilitator. Coalition Forces detained eight suspected terrorists north of Taji during a raid targeting a direct associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders known for using IEDs. Were targeting the top of al-Qaeda in Iraqs leadership as well as the operatives who conduct attacks that harm innocent Iraqis, and were taking them off the streets so the people of Iraq can live without fear of vicious terrorist attacks, said Maj. Marc Young, an MNF-I spokesperson. Posted by: Fred 2007-07-17 |
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