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2007-08-16 Iraq

Iraqi Special Operations Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain rogue JAM brigade leader, three cell members

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Posted by Fred 2007-08-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
File under: Mahdi Army

#1 Based on the article bemoaning the infiltration of the Iraqi army and police, I'd assume the cell members have daytime careers in one or the other. From that article:

"There is a Mahdi Army member in every family and in every home across Iraq and the military is not exempt," said Abu Mohammed, leaning nonchalantly in a Sadr City alley, as children played in the street. "The army wouldn't go after the Mahdi Army because many elements in the army are Mahdi Army. Here in Sadr City for example, there is one company and 35 of them are Mahdi Army."

It seems Mr. Abu Mohammed is didn't quite read the situation correctly.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-08-16 15:42|| 2007-08-16 15:42|| Front Page Top

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