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2008-05-08 Iraq

Al Qaeda's leader in Iraq arrested: report

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Posted by tu3031 2008-05-08 17:10|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 AP confirms, and sources more directly

BAGHDAD - The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, was arrested in the northern city of Mosul, the Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman said Thursday. Mohammed al-Askari said the arrest of al-Masri, also known as Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, was confirmed to him by the Iraqi commander of the province. There was no immediate confirmation or comment from U.S. forces.

News of the arrest was also reported by Iraqi state television.

"The commander of Ninevah military operations informed me that Iraqi troops captured Abu Hamza al-Muhajir the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq," al-Askari told The Associated Press by telephone.

He did not have any further details

Posted by liberalhawk 2008-05-08 17:16|| 2008-05-08 17:16|| Front Page Top

#2 "Al Qaeda's leader in Iraq arrested"

Again?

Posted by crosspatch 2008-05-08 17:18|| 2008-05-08 17:18|| Front Page Top

#3 wow, AQ in Iraq? Does Senator Obama know this?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-05-08 17:25|| 2008-05-08 17:25|| Front Page Top

#4 Arrested?
Time for talky-talk, makee-learnee.

Posted by George Smiley 2008-05-08 17:30|| 2008-05-08 17:30|| Front Page Top

#5 24 hour rule people.

Posted by Col B. Guano (ret.) 2008-05-08 17:36|| 2008-05-08 17:36|| Front Page Top

#6 Since the Iraqis are not as concerned as we are about human rights and other niceties, he may soon be begging to be taken to Gitmo.

Posted by Rambler in California">Rambler in California 2008-05-08 18:39|| 2008-05-08 18:39|| Front Page Top

#7 Next!

Posted by Abu Uluque 2008-05-08 18:54|| 2008-05-08 18:54|| Front Page Top

#8 "Since the Iraqis are not as concerned as we are about human rights and other niceties, he may soon be begging to be taken to Gitmo."

All the Iraqis have to do is threaten to release him anywhere in Anbar province. He'll talk.

Posted by Helmuth, Speaking for Thusoling9307 2008-05-08 19:59|| 2008-05-08 19:59|| Front Page Top

#9 If he's in Iraqi custody there will be a phone call followed by a visit from armed men, followed by an escort to AQ territory and freedom.

Posted by gromky 2008-05-08 20:20|| 2008-05-08 20:20|| Front Page Top

#10 sounds like rabbit season to me -- and i just opened a fresh bag of those Cadbury crunchy-shelled eggs...

(get yer chocolate here & your popcorn from Barbara. Now who's got the beer concession?)

Posted by Querent 2008-05-08 20:22|| 2008-05-08 20:22|| Front Page Top

#11 gromky- I like you and don't usually call bullshit, but you are FULL of it on this one - if it's accurate. He's Zarqawi Jr. Not a chance of release in one pice. I have to think it was a sock puppet degrading your good name?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-05-08 20:33|| 2008-05-08 20:33|| Front Page Top

#12 Good catch, but I'll be happier when the fat lady is singing.

Posted by Spot">Spot 2008-05-08 22:00|| 2008-05-08 22:00|| Front Page Top

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