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Killed Tarmiyah Terrorist Leader Tha'ir Malik Positively ID'd | ||
2007-11-14 | ||
UPDATE: Coalition forces positively identify terrorist killed in recent raid BAGHDAD– One of the terrorists killed in Tarmiyah Nov. 5 has been positively identified as Tha’ir Malik. Tha’ir Malik was the al-Qaeda in Iraq leader for the Tarmiyah sector of the northern belt. Reports indicate Malik was previously involved in a terrorist group that conducted attacks against Iraqi citizens for not following Taliban-like rules. During the operation, surveillance elements observed Malik operating in the area and supporting aircraft was called to strike the time-sensitive target. Secondary explosions erupted from the building, indicating that weapons and ammunition were stored inside.
Malik was a subordinate of Abu Ghazwan, the al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader of the northern belt and direct associate of Abu Ayyub al-Masri. Reports indicate that as Coalition forces operations captured al-Qaeda in Iraq elements in Tarmiyah, many of the northern belt leadership were forced out, but Malik remained and was promoted to military emir of the northern belt network.
“This was a dangerous terrorist who is no longer part of the al-Qaeda in Iraq network,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “We will continue to relentlessly pursue the terrorist leaders and their replacements who plan to deny the Iraqi people a future of their choice.” | ||
Posted by:Glenmore |
#3 They're falling so thick and fast I just can't keep up -- a wonderful feeling! |
Posted by: trailing wife 2007-11-14 23:16 |
#2 Ok - let's try a new headline... Tarmiyah Terrorist 'Temp' Thair Toe-tagged |
Posted by: WTF 2007-11-14 20:28 |
#1 November - August = a 3 month short time position. Very good! No time to get familiar with the job. |
Posted by: 3dc 2007-11-14 18:59 |