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| Iraq |
| Coalition Forces kill 2 terrorist, detain 25 suspects, discover media cell |
| 2007-07-17 |
| Coalition Forces killed two terrorists and detained 25 suspected terrorists during operations around Iraq Monday targeting al-Qaeda media and bombing operations. A senior member of an al-Qaeda in Iraq media cell gave himself up to Coalition Forces during a raid in Mosul. In addition to his surrender, the al-Qaeda in Iraq media cell member led Coalition Forces to the media cell headquarters, where they discovered various jihadist propaganda and media materials. Three additional suspected terrorists were detained with the cell leader. In Baghdad, Coalition Forces conducted a raid targeting a key liaison between al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders and vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cells in the city. When the ground forces began clearing the building, one man ran toward the perimeter security element. Coalition Forces, reacting to the perceived hostile threat, engaged the man, killing him. Ground forces detained two suspected terrorists during the operation. A raid southwest of the capital city targeted close associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders. When Coalition Forces began securing the building, one man fled the scene, and began digging in the yard. Coalition Forces pursued the man, who attempted to evade the ground forces. When the ground forces caught up with the man, he attempted to assault an element of the force, and Coalition Forces, reacting in self-defense, engaged the man, killing him. Coalition Forces detained two suspected terrorists during the raid. In Ramadi, Coalition Forces captured two suspected terrorists during a precision raid. One is an alleged associate of a terrorist who facilitates the movement of foreign terrorists into Iraq for suicide operations. Two coordinated raids in Baghdad targeted members of the Baghdad bombing network. Coalition Forces detained five suspected terrorists linked to an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader overseeing the bombing network, and two more suspected terrorists with ties to an al-Qaeda in Iraq weapons facilitator. Coalition Forces detained eight suspected terrorists north of Taji during a raid targeting a direct associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders known for using IEDs. “We’re targeting the top of al-Qaeda in Iraq’s leadership as well as the operatives who conduct attacks that harm innocent Iraqis, and we’re taking them off the streets so the people of Iraq can live without fear of vicious terrorist attacks,” said Maj. Marc Young, an MNF-I spokesperson. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #5 I don't understand why he showed them his editing booth. Did they hand him a Paris Hilton DVD and just follow him as he raced back to his hooch? |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2007-07-17 21:59 |
| #4 Frankly, I am getting a little sick of this sort of headline. I would much rather see "Coalition forces kill 25 terrorists, detain 2 suspects, one of whom is expected to die of sepsis soon" |
| Posted by: Rambler 2007-07-17 14:25 |
| #3 A senior member of an al-Qaeda in Iraq media cell gave himself up to Coalition Forces during a raid in Mosul. Couldn't be CNN or AP or NYTs. Guy was in Mosul. The preceding groups never leave their hotel in Bahgdad. |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2007-07-17 13:48 |
| #2 CNN's Baghdad office.... |
| Posted by: danking_70 2007-07-17 10:43 |
| #1 AP? Al-Reuters? DNC? |
| Posted by: Phinater Thraviger 2007-07-17 00:06 |