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| Iraq |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces detain extremist cell leader, 3 suspected extremists (Baghdad) |
| 2008-01-09 |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained a known extremist cell leader and three additional suspected extremists Jan. 7 in the Zafaraniyah and Diyala areas of Baghdad. The known extremist is said to lead a cell believed to be behind numerous improvised explosive device and indirect fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces as well as a wide range of criminal activities including kidnapping and murder. The extremists are also said to threaten government and political figures. No Iraqi or U.S. Forces were injured during the operation. |
| Posted by:Fred |