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2008-08-06 Iraq

Secret al-Qaeda list provided by Sahwa, secret operation against listees announced

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-08-06 10:35|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in Iraq

#1 They intentionally leaked news of the raid so that many would escape. Then when they came back, the cops would be waiting for them? Doesn't sound prudent to me. Anyone know how this works?

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2008-08-06 13:13|| 2008-08-06 13:13|| Front Page Top

#2 FTA "Ministry of Interior spokesman Abdul-Kareem Khalaf says operation plans were leaked to allow militants to escape. "We intentionally allowed them [the militants] to flee in order to create a gap between their leaders and followers from the chaos," Khalaf told reporters.

Khalaf referred to a practice of intentionally giving militants time to flee in the hope that lower-ranking fighters would depart, creating a schism between regular fighters and their leadership."

I had a suspicion that there were reasons for the "leaks" about these operations as there weren't many responsible folks pushing harder for operational security. Way above my pay grade as to whether this is working as planned.

Posted by tipover 2008-08-06 13:25|| 2008-08-06 13:25|| Front Page Top

#3 At least we know who is reading the NYTimes...

Posted by Skunky Glins 5***">Skunky Glins 5*** 2008-08-06 20:57|| 2008-08-06 20:57|| Front Page Top

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