Iraqi security forces apprehend Islamic State militant in Diyala
4 September
Diyala (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi security forces arrested on Wednesday an Islamic State member during a security operation in the northeastern province of Diyala, the Interior Ministry said.
“Acting on intelligence information, a security force from Diyala intelligence and counter-terrorism directorate arrested an Islamic State militant, who served as a member of the so-called Diyala province in the terrorist group,” Maj. Gen. Saad Maan, the ministry spokesman, said in a press statement.
The suspect confessed to carrying out several terrorist attacks against civilians, as well as providing aid supplies for the Islamic State militants, the spokesman added.
Iraqi farmer wounded in bomb explosion northeast of Iraq
4 September
Diyala (IraqiNews.com) – An Iraqi farmer was wounded Wednesday in a bomb explosion in Baqubah, the capital of Diyala’s province, a security source said.
“An explosive charge went off Wednesday morning near a farm in al-Abbara district, northeast of Baqubah, leaving a farmer wounded,” the source told the privately-owned Alghad Press website.
“The wounded civilian was moved to a nearby hospital for treatment,” added the source.
Two Iraqi soldiers wounded as bomb blast rocks Iraq’s Diyala
8 September
Diyala (IraqiNews.com) – Two Iraqi servicemen were wounded Sunday in a bomb explosion in Jalawla, north of Diyala province, a security source said.
“An explosive charge targeted an army force in al-Islah village in Jalawla district, leaving two soldiers wounded,” the source told the privately-owned Almaalomah news website.
“Security forces cordoned off the blast scene, and the wounded were moved to hospital,” added the source.
No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Islamic State (IS) militant group, in most cases, is responsible for attacks targeting crowded areas, including markets, cafes and mosques across Iraq. 
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