American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2007 - Coalition troops killed 11 insurgents and captured 19 others during separate operations in Iraq today, military officials reported.
In Mosul, coalition troops captured a wanted individual believed to be responsible for a group of terrorists who conduct assassinations in the city, including attacks against Iraqi security forces. Intelligence indicates the wanted individual is responsible for reporting on the locations of coalition and Iraqi forces for use in planning attacks. He also allegedly is involved in extortion, execution and counterintelligence operations. Six other suspected terrorists also were detained.
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Friday, December 28, 2007
U.S., Afghan Forces Seize 2 Terrorists, Find Weapons Cache
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2007 - Afghan and U.S. security forces detained two suspected terrorist bombers and seized a weapons cache during separate operations in Afghanistan Dec. 24.
Afghan security troops, advised by coalition forces, disrupted major terrorist networks by arresting two key facilitators responsible for improvised-explosive-device attacks against civilian and military targets.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2007 - Afghan and U.S. security forces detained two suspected terrorist bombers and seized a weapons cache during separate operations in Afghanistan Dec. 24.
Afghan security troops, advised by coalition forces, disrupted major terrorist networks by arresting two key facilitators responsible for improvised-explosive-device attacks against civilian and military targets.
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'Ironhorse' Brigade Officer Reflects on Progress in Ira
By Staff Sgt. Jon Cupp, USA | Special to American Forces Press Service
CAMP TAJI, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2007 - When the senior leadership and soldiers of the 1st Cavalry Division's 1st "Ironhorse" Brigade Combat Team arrived in Iraq nearly 15 months ago, the security situation here was quite different from the one they now experience as they patrol the streets throughout their area of operations.
According to Maj. Patrick Michaelis, the Ironhorse brigade's operations officer, the brigade has seen a "phenomenal change" from having 150 enemy attacks per week for the first seven to 10 weeks in theater to having only about 10 significant events per week, now mostly involving the finding of weapons caches and improvised explosive devices, with only isolated incidents of coordinated enemy attacks.
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CAMP TAJI, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2007 - When the senior leadership and soldiers of the 1st Cavalry Division's 1st "Ironhorse" Brigade Combat Team arrived in Iraq nearly 15 months ago, the security situation here was quite different from the one they now experience as they patrol the streets throughout their area of operations.
According to Maj. Patrick Michaelis, the Ironhorse brigade's operations officer, the brigade has seen a "phenomenal change" from having 150 enemy attacks per week for the first seven to 10 weeks in theater to having only about 10 significant events per week, now mostly involving the finding of weapons caches and improvised explosive devices, with only isolated incidents of coordinated enemy attacks.
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
U.S. Troops Kill 11 Members of Shiite Splinter Group Southeast of Baghdad
December 27, 2007 | Associated Press
BAGHDAD - U.S. troops killed 11 members of a Mahdi Army splinter group early Thursday, American officials said. The military also announced that it had detained two more suspects in the capture of three U.S. soldiers earlier this year.
One of the suspects is thought to have "facilitated" the kidnapping of the American soldiers taken during a May ambush near Youssifiyah, about 12 miles south of Baghdad, and to have used his house to hide the soldiers, the military said in a statement.
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BAGHDAD - U.S. troops killed 11 members of a Mahdi Army splinter group early Thursday, American officials said. The military also announced that it had detained two more suspects in the capture of three U.S. soldiers earlier this year.
One of the suspects is thought to have "facilitated" the kidnapping of the American soldiers taken during a May ambush near Youssifiyah, about 12 miles south of Baghdad, and to have used his house to hide the soldiers, the military said in a statement.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Triple Threat Pressures al Qaeda in Iraq, General Says
By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - Having been ejected from Baghdad and its environs during the surge of forces, al Qaeda in Iraq is attempting to re-establish itself in regions north of the capital city, a senior U.S. military officer posted in Iraq said today.
Yet, while al Qaeda scrambles to reorganize itself, the terrorist group is being pressured by a triple threat consisting of coalition and Iraqi security forces and local concerned citizens' groups, Army Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Bergner, a spokesman for Multinational Force Iraq, told reporters at a Baghdad news conference.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - Having been ejected from Baghdad and its environs during the surge of forces, al Qaeda in Iraq is attempting to re-establish itself in regions north of the capital city, a senior U.S. military officer posted in Iraq said today.
Yet, while al Qaeda scrambles to reorganize itself, the terrorist group is being pressured by a triple threat consisting of coalition and Iraqi security forces and local concerned citizens' groups, Army Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Bergner, a spokesman for Multinational Force Iraq, told reporters at a Baghdad news conference.
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Troops in Afghanistan Detain Suspected Militants
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - Afghan and coalition forces conducted an operation yesterday to detain Taliban extremists in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
The combined Afghan and coalition force searched compounds in the Chaparhar district targeting Taliban facilitators believed to be operating in the area. The force detained three individuals suspected of having links to Taliban networks during the course of operations.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - Afghan and coalition forces conducted an operation yesterday to detain Taliban extremists in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
The combined Afghan and coalition force searched compounds in the Chaparhar district targeting Taliban facilitators believed to be operating in the area. The force detained three individuals suspected of having links to Taliban networks during the course of operations.
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Coalition Forces Kill Four Terrorists, Detain One in Central Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - Coalition forces killed four terrorists and detained one suspect today during operations targeting al Qaeda in central Iraq.
In continued efforts to disrupt terrorist activities in the Diyala River Valley, coalition forces conducted two coordinated operations north of Muqdadiyah targeting associates of the al Qaeda network in the region. Intelligence reports indicate the individuals are associated with the group that was involved in several firefights with coalition forces during operations on Dec. 12 and 13.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - Coalition forces killed four terrorists and detained one suspect today during operations targeting al Qaeda in central Iraq.
In continued efforts to disrupt terrorist activities in the Diyala River Valley, coalition forces conducted two coordinated operations north of Muqdadiyah targeting associates of the al Qaeda network in the region. Intelligence reports indicate the individuals are associated with the group that was involved in several firefights with coalition forces during operations on Dec. 12 and 13.
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Afghan, U.S. Troops Deliver Aid to Villagers
American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2007 - Afghan national security forces, assisted by coalition forces, delivered tons of humanitarian assistance to hundreds of villagers in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
The Afghan forces, including members of the Afghan National Police, delivered more than two tons of blankets, toys, soccer balls, flour, rice, prayer rugs, storage bags and other items Dec. 16 and 17 to more than 350 adults and 650 children who showed up to receive the goods.
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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2007 - Afghan national security forces, assisted by coalition forces, delivered tons of humanitarian assistance to hundreds of villagers in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
The Afghan forces, including members of the Afghan National Police, delivered more than two tons of blankets, toys, soccer balls, flour, rice, prayer rugs, storage bags and other items Dec. 16 and 17 to more than 350 adults and 650 children who showed up to receive the goods.
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Iraqi Army, U.S. Troops Deliver Backpacks to School Children
By Sgt. James P. Hunter, USA | Special to American Forces Press Service
ADIL, Iraq, Dec. 26, 2007 - The troops who provide a security situation that allows Iraqi children to attend school are helping those same children here get the most of that experience.
"I have always been a believer that when you are in school the only thing you should worry about is learning, and all teachers should be worried about is teaching," said Army 1st Lt. Reimund G. Manneck Jr., fire support officer with Company A, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment.
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ADIL, Iraq, Dec. 26, 2007 - The troops who provide a security situation that allows Iraqi children to attend school are helping those same children here get the most of that experience.
"I have always been a believer that when you are in school the only thing you should worry about is learning, and all teachers should be worried about is teaching," said Army 1st Lt. Reimund G. Manneck Jr., fire support officer with Company A, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment.
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Iraqis Increasingly Side With Coalition, Colonel Says
By Kristen Noel | Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - The Iraqi people increasingly are siding with the coalition against extremists in their country, a unit commander there said.
Army Col. Daniel Ball, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade, is on his third rotation to Iraq and said he is seeing increased trust among the Iraqis.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - The Iraqi people increasingly are siding with the coalition against extremists in their country, a unit commander there said.
Army Col. Daniel Ball, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade, is on his third rotation to Iraq and said he is seeing increased trust among the Iraqis.
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Petraeus: Violence Down in Iraq; Al Qaeda Still a Threat
By Melinda L. Larson | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2007 - Violence is down about 60 percent in Iraq since the June troop surge, and the top military commander in Iraq said today that he wants the trend to continue in 2008.
"Every trend we watch is down roughly about 60 percent: civilian deaths, numbers of attacks, and thankfully our casualties are down as well," Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, said on "Fox News Sunday." "As we go into the new year, we clearly want to build on the momentum that has been achieved by our forces working closely together with Iraqi forces."
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2007 - Violence is down about 60 percent in Iraq since the June troop surge, and the top military commander in Iraq said today that he wants the trend to continue in 2008.
"Every trend we watch is down roughly about 60 percent: civilian deaths, numbers of attacks, and thankfully our casualties are down as well," Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, said on "Fox News Sunday." "As we go into the new year, we clearly want to build on the momentum that has been achieved by our forces working closely together with Iraqi forces."
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Troops Kill 5, Nab 30, Destroy Terrorist Tunnels in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2007 - Iraqi and coalition forces killed five suspected terrorists, detained 30 others and destroyed insurgent tunnels and weapons in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2007 - Iraqi and coalition forces killed five suspected terrorists, detained 30 others and destroyed insurgent tunnels and weapons in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
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Concerned Citizens Turn Over Large Cache in Iraq
By Maj. Joe Sowers, USA | Special to American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq, Dec. 18, 2007 - Concerned local citizens near Bawi, Iraq, handed over a large weapons cache to soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, Dec. 16.
The seizure of the cache came just one day after Company A soldiers and concerned local citizens cleared the main route into Bawi from the north in a combined operation.
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq, Dec. 18, 2007 - Concerned local citizens near Bawi, Iraq, handed over a large weapons cache to soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, Dec. 16.
The seizure of the cache came just one day after Company A soldiers and concerned local citizens cleared the main route into Bawi from the north in a combined operation.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Troops Detain Two, Nab Weapons, Aid Attack Victims in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2007 - Afghan and coalition troops detained two suspected Taliban members, seized weapons caches, and administered vital medical treatment to bombing victims in Afghanistan over the past week, military officials said.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2007 - Afghan and coalition troops detained two suspected Taliban members, seized weapons caches, and administered vital medical treatment to bombing victims in Afghanistan over the past week, military officials said.
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Coalition Troops Kill Six, Seize 29 Suspected Terrorists in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2007 - Coalition forces killed six suspected terrorists, detained 29 others and destroyed five weapons caches in Iraq over the past five days, military officials said.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2007 - Coalition forces killed six suspected terrorists, detained 29 others and destroyed five weapons caches in Iraq over the past five days, military officials said.
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Basra Province Returns to Iraqi Control
By B.J. Weiner and Mohammed Aliwi | Special to American Forces Press Service
BASRA, Iraq, Dec. 17, 2007 - Multinational Division Southeast relinquished control of Iraq's Basra province to the Iraqi government yesterday at Basra International Airport.
Basra Gov. Mohammed Musabeh Al Waelee signed the official transfer papers along with British Maj. Gen. Graham Binns, the division's commander. Iraqi National Security Advisor Mowaffak al-Rubaie spoke at the ceremony along with Binns and Waelee.
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BASRA, Iraq, Dec. 17, 2007 - Multinational Division Southeast relinquished control of Iraq's Basra province to the Iraqi government yesterday at Basra International Airport.
Basra Gov. Mohammed Musabeh Al Waelee signed the official transfer papers along with British Maj. Gen. Graham Binns, the division's commander. Iraqi National Security Advisor Mowaffak al-Rubaie spoke at the ceremony along with Binns and Waelee.
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Commander Reflects on Successes in Baghdad
By Sgt. Sara Moore, USA | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2007 - In partnership with Iraqi forces and concerned local citizens, coalition forces in Baghdad have made significant progress against al Qaeda and have helped foster reconciliation, the commander of U.S. forces in the Iraqi capital said today.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2007 - In partnership with Iraqi forces and concerned local citizens, coalition forces in Baghdad have made significant progress against al Qaeda and have helped foster reconciliation, the commander of U.S. forces in the Iraqi capital said today.
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Friday, December 14, 2007
U.S. Troops Help Renovate Iraqi Clinic
By Sgt. Natalie Rostek, USA | Special to American Forces Press Service
COMBAT OUTPOST CLEARY, Iraq, Dec. 14, 2007 - Soldiers and leaders of 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 11 to open a health clinic in Wahida, Iraq.
Four months ago, city council members came to the regiment's leaders with concerns about the existing clinic's lack of space and equipment, said Army Capt. Matthew Givens, from Columbus, Ga., the battalion's non-lethal effects officer.
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COMBAT OUTPOST CLEARY, Iraq, Dec. 14, 2007 - Soldiers and leaders of 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 11 to open a health clinic in Wahida, Iraq.
Four months ago, city council members came to the regiment's leaders with concerns about the existing clinic's lack of space and equipment, said Army Capt. Matthew Givens, from Columbus, Ga., the battalion's non-lethal effects officer.
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
Coalition, Iraqi Troops Kill 14, Detain 13 Insurgents
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2007 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 14 terrorists and detained 13 suspected insurgents during operations targeting al Qaeda networks in Iraq today and yesterday.
During an operation northwest of Muqdadiyah, coalition forces killed 14 terrorists as part of a sweep targeting associates of an al Qaeda in Iraq chieftain thought to be the leader of a group operating in the northeastern Diyala River Valley region.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2007 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 14 terrorists and detained 13 suspected insurgents during operations targeting al Qaeda networks in Iraq today and yesterday.
During an operation northwest of Muqdadiyah, coalition forces killed 14 terrorists as part of a sweep targeting associates of an al Qaeda in Iraq chieftain thought to be the leader of a group operating in the northeastern Diyala River Valley region.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
50 Fleeing Taliban Fighters Killed After Afghan Fight
December 12, 2007 | Associated Press
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Afghan soldiers backed by NATO air power killed more than 50 Taliban fighters during a two-day battle with militants who tried to attack a southern Afghan town near the one they were routed from this week, Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
Afghan soldiers fought the insurgents in Sangin, a town in Helmand province that neighbors Musa Qala, which Taliban fighters had controlled since February before abandoning it this week in the face of an offensive by Afghan, British and U.S. forces.
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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Afghan soldiers backed by NATO air power killed more than 50 Taliban fighters during a two-day battle with militants who tried to attack a southern Afghan town near the one they were routed from this week, Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
Afghan soldiers fought the insurgents in Sangin, a town in Helmand province that neighbors Musa Qala, which Taliban fighters had controlled since February before abandoning it this week in the face of an offensive by Afghan, British and U.S. forces.
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Iraq Operations Net Key Suspects; Rocket Attacks Drop
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2007 - Coalition forces in Iraq killed one terrorist, captured another and detained 30 suspects in operations today.
West of Khalis, coalition forces killed one man and captured nine thought to be involved in an al Qaeda network in northern Baghdad responsible for car bombings and explosive attacks. The network also is involved in extortion, weapons trafficking and facilitating foreign terrorists.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2007 - Coalition forces in Iraq killed one terrorist, captured another and detained 30 suspects in operations today.
West of Khalis, coalition forces killed one man and captured nine thought to be involved in an al Qaeda network in northern Baghdad responsible for car bombings and explosive attacks. The network also is involved in extortion, weapons trafficking and facilitating foreign terrorists.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Forces Capture Numerous Terrorist Suspects in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2007 - Coalition forces captured several wanted individuals and dozens of additional suspects during operations over the past several days targeting al Qaeda networks throughout Iraq.
Coalition forces captured a wanted individual in Mosul believed to be a foreign terrorist facilitator associated with senior facilitators operating in and outside of Iraq. The wanted individual reportedly is involved in facilitating supplies and finances for use in attacks against coalition forces.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2007 - Coalition forces captured several wanted individuals and dozens of additional suspects during operations over the past several days targeting al Qaeda networks throughout Iraq.
Coalition forces captured a wanted individual in Mosul believed to be a foreign terrorist facilitator associated with senior facilitators operating in and outside of Iraq. The wanted individual reportedly is involved in facilitating supplies and finances for use in attacks against coalition forces.
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Concerned Citizens Help to Stem Violence in Iraq
By Fred W. Baker III | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2007 - Lacking technology that can see bombs inside cars or explosive vests under clothing, coalition forces are getting help from local concerned citizen groups to get "ahead of the blast" in what officials say is the most effective way to stem those types of violence.
Officials are using the surge of tips from local groups to attack networks of insurgent activities. The payoff has been a 60-percent drop in attacks in the country in the past six months, Navy Rear Adm. Gregory J. Smith, director of communications and deputy spokesman for Multinational Corps Iraq, said in a news briefing to reporters yesterday. There has been a 15-percent drop in improvised explosive device attacks between October and November, he said.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2007 - Lacking technology that can see bombs inside cars or explosive vests under clothing, coalition forces are getting help from local concerned citizen groups to get "ahead of the blast" in what officials say is the most effective way to stem those types of violence.
Officials are using the surge of tips from local groups to attack networks of insurgent activities. The payoff has been a 60-percent drop in attacks in the country in the past six months, Navy Rear Adm. Gregory J. Smith, director of communications and deputy spokesman for Multinational Corps Iraq, said in a news briefing to reporters yesterday. There has been a 15-percent drop in improvised explosive device attacks between October and November, he said.
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Reduced Violence in Iraq Enables More Emphasis on Long-Term Stability
By Kristen Noel | Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2007 - Violence in Iraq has been stabilized enough to allow governmental, economic and social advances to move forward, a Multinational Corps Iraq official said.
Violence levels are at their lowest since January 2006, Army Brig. Gen. Joseph Anderson, the command's chief of staff, reported during a conference call with online journalists and "bloggers" Dec. 7.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2007 - Violence in Iraq has been stabilized enough to allow governmental, economic and social advances to move forward, a Multinational Corps Iraq official said.
Violence levels are at their lowest since January 2006, Army Brig. Gen. Joseph Anderson, the command's chief of staff, reported during a conference call with online journalists and "bloggers" Dec. 7.
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Monday, December 10, 2007
Coalition, Afghan Forces Defeat Taliban in Two Operations
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2007 - Afghan and coalition soldiers foiled a Taliban ambush in the Kariz-e Sadeqin area of Afghanistan's Farah province Dec. 5, military officials reported.
The combined force was conducting a reconnaissance mission for a weapons cache when two squad-size elements of insurgents ambushed them with small arms, rockets and indirect fire. Afghan forces returned fire with small arms and mortars, which allowed them to outmaneuver the insurgent forces and engage them with close-air support.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2007 - Afghan and coalition soldiers foiled a Taliban ambush in the Kariz-e Sadeqin area of Afghanistan's Farah province Dec. 5, military officials reported.
The combined force was conducting a reconnaissance mission for a weapons cache when two squad-size elements of insurgents ambushed them with small arms, rockets and indirect fire. Afghan forces returned fire with small arms and mortars, which allowed them to outmaneuver the insurgent forces and engage them with close-air support.
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Coalition Forces Detain Dozens of Terrorists in Iraq Operations
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2007 - Coalition forces captured two wanted individuals and seven additional suspects during an operation today to disrupt al Qaeda networks in Iraq's capital city.
The wanted individuals reportedly are al Qaeda leaders in the Karkh area and are believed to have been involved in planning a future car-bombing attack in the city. The two wanted individuals allegedly are close associates of several other senior leaders involved in the network's car-bombing operations. In addition to the wanted individuals, the ground force detained seven suspects without incident.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2007 - Coalition forces captured two wanted individuals and seven additional suspects during an operation today to disrupt al Qaeda networks in Iraq's capital city.
The wanted individuals reportedly are al Qaeda leaders in the Karkh area and are believed to have been involved in planning a future car-bombing attack in the city. The two wanted individuals allegedly are close associates of several other senior leaders involved in the network's car-bombing operations. In addition to the wanted individuals, the ground force detained seven suspects without incident.
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Friday, December 7, 2007
Terrorist Networks Disrupted; Three Terrorists Killed, 19 Detained
American Forces Press Service
BAGHDAD, Dec. 6, 2007 - Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 19 suspects during operations today to disrupt al Qaeda activities along the Tigris River Valley in Iraq.
Coalition forces captured a wanted individual during an operation targeting alleged associates of the terrorist network north of Baghdad. The wanted individual is believed to be involved in the network's car-bombing operations, including procuring and delivering vehicles for attacks. As the ground force arrived at the area, an armed man emerged, maneuvering west of the target building. Coalition forces engaged, killing the armed man. The ground force detained five suspects in addition to the targeted individual.
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BAGHDAD, Dec. 6, 2007 - Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 19 suspects during operations today to disrupt al Qaeda activities along the Tigris River Valley in Iraq.
Coalition forces captured a wanted individual during an operation targeting alleged associates of the terrorist network north of Baghdad. The wanted individual is believed to be involved in the network's car-bombing operations, including procuring and delivering vehicles for attacks. As the ground force arrived at the area, an armed man emerged, maneuvering west of the target building. Coalition forces engaged, killing the armed man. The ground force detained five suspects in addition to the targeted individual.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Troops Detain Suspected Taliban Extremists, Find Weapons
American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Dec. 4, 2007 - Coalition forces detained four suspected militants during an operation yesterday in Afghanistan's Oruzgan province to disrupt extremist networks.
Forces conducted a search of compounds in the Deh Rawod district targeting Taliban insurgents reported to be conducting insurgent operations. Intelligence reports also indicated Taliban insurgents were actively engaged in facilitating foreign-fighter networks.
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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Dec. 4, 2007 - Coalition forces detained four suspected militants during an operation yesterday in Afghanistan's Oruzgan province to disrupt extremist networks.
Forces conducted a search of compounds in the Deh Rawod district targeting Taliban insurgents reported to be conducting insurgent operations. Intelligence reports also indicated Taliban insurgents were actively engaged in facilitating foreign-fighter networks.
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Coalition Forces Disrupt Terrorist Elements in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2007 - Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 25 suspects today during operations designed to disrupt al Qaeda operations in central and northern Iraq.
Coalition forces killed a wanted terrorist believed to be an al Qaeda media cell leader south of Baqouba. As coalition forces moved to secure two targeted buildings, two men were seen maneuvering into the palm groves nearby. Perceiving hostile intent, forces engaged, killing both terrorists. One of the terrorists killed was later identified as the wanted individual. During the operation, the ground force discovered a large amount of al Qaeda propaganda materials. Coalition forces detained three suspects during the operation.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2007 - Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 25 suspects today during operations designed to disrupt al Qaeda operations in central and northern Iraq.
Coalition forces killed a wanted terrorist believed to be an al Qaeda media cell leader south of Baqouba. As coalition forces moved to secure two targeted buildings, two men were seen maneuvering into the palm groves nearby. Perceiving hostile intent, forces engaged, killing both terrorists. One of the terrorists killed was later identified as the wanted individual. During the operation, the ground force discovered a large amount of al Qaeda propaganda materials. Coalition forces detained three suspects during the operation.
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Coalition, Iraqi Forces Make Gains Against al Qaeda
By Sgt. Sara Moore, USA | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2007 - While the fight in Iraq remains tough, coalition and Iraqi forces have made significant gains against al Qaeda recently, a U.S. military spokesman there said today.
In November, coalition and Iraqi forces killed or captured 40 al Qaeda in Iraq leaders, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Bergner, Multinational Force Iraq spokesman, told reporters in Baghdad. Those leaders included senior-level emirs, improvised-explosive-device cell leaders, foreign terrorist facilitators, and facilitators of logistics, communications and finances for terrorist networks.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2007 - While the fight in Iraq remains tough, coalition and Iraqi forces have made significant gains against al Qaeda recently, a U.S. military spokesman there said today.
In November, coalition and Iraqi forces killed or captured 40 al Qaeda in Iraq leaders, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Bergner, Multinational Force Iraq spokesman, told reporters in Baghdad. Those leaders included senior-level emirs, improvised-explosive-device cell leaders, foreign terrorist facilitators, and facilitators of logistics, communications and finances for terrorist networks.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Precision Coalition Strike Kills Several Militants in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2007 - Several militants were killed during a coalition operation yesterday targeting Taliban command-and-control networks in Afghanistan's Helmand province.
Coalition forces conducted a precision-guided munitions strike targeting a senior Taliban commander believed to be involved in the March kidnapping of Italian journalist Daniele Mastrogiacomo, his interpreter and his driver. Reports indicate the individual also is responsible for a number of mortar attacks on coalition bases, as well as several improvised-explosive-device attacks.
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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2007 - Several militants were killed during a coalition operation yesterday targeting Taliban command-and-control networks in Afghanistan's Helmand province.
Coalition forces conducted a precision-guided munitions strike targeting a senior Taliban commander believed to be involved in the March kidnapping of Italian journalist Daniele Mastrogiacomo, his interpreter and his driver. Reports indicate the individual also is responsible for a number of mortar attacks on coalition bases, as well as several improvised-explosive-device attacks.
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Coalition Forces Disrupt Terrorist Operations, Detain Seven
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2007 - Coalition forces detained seven suspects during operations today to disrupt al Qaeda operations in Tarmiyah, Iraq.
During one operation, coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be an associate of an al Qaeda in Iraq senior leader involved in the northern belt terrorist network. Coalition forces approached the target building and called for the occupants to come out. The ground force detained five suspected terrorists, including the wanted individual, who identified himself to coalition forces. Upon securing the area, they found a machine gun and pistol.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2007 - Coalition forces detained seven suspects during operations today to disrupt al Qaeda operations in Tarmiyah, Iraq.
During one operation, coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be an associate of an al Qaeda in Iraq senior leader involved in the northern belt terrorist network. Coalition forces approached the target building and called for the occupants to come out. The ground force detained five suspected terrorists, including the wanted individual, who identified himself to coalition forces. Upon securing the area, they found a machine gun and pistol.
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