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| FLASH: In Progress, Iraqi Tribes Battle al-Qaeda. 39 Terrorists Killed |
| 2007-03-20 |
| ht/ ITMBy Omar Fadhil, PJM editor, Baghdad The Al-bu Issa tribes in Amiriyat al-Fallujah, backed by local police and the MNF, clashed today with members of the al-Qaeda linked “Islamic State in Iraq” terror organization, according to al-Hurra TV. The tribe involved in the clashes has opposed al-Qaeda for months now and is part of the Awakening Council. sic Sunni Tribes fighting al-Qaeda in Iraq. The battles that are still ongoing have so far left 39 terrorists killed including the “ministers of oil and war” of the terror organization. Six policemen and 11 tribal fighters were also killed during the fighting. w00t The report adds that US troops found and securely detonated a tanker filled with chlorine gas the terrorists were planning to use in chemical attacks on the area. together we stand, spread the woid Meanwhile, a police force of 500, conducting raids in northern and central parts of Ramadi, captured weapons and bomb-making material, and arrested dozens of suspects. Tracking…. UPDATE: More on the tribes involved — “These tribes have been sending thousands of young men to join the government security forces or their paramilitary units to cooperate with US and Iraqi commanders to fight insurgents.” (AFP) |
| Posted by:RD |
| #3 When the public decides to participate, the battle is over. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-03-20 19:55 |
| #2 Turning point. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2007-03-20 18:20 |
| #1 Nice too see tribal cooperation. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2007-03-20 18:05 |