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Jan 11, 2008 9:57
“Japan passes anti-terror bill to revive Indian Ocean mission”
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOKYO
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Japan’s ruling coalition forced a bill through parliament Friday to revive a US-backed anti-terror mission in the Indian Ocean, clearing the way for Japanese ships to return to the region after a monthslong absence.”
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16365&Itemid=128
Press Release A080111a
January 11, 2008
Coalition forces capture Special Groups facilitator, disrupt criminal networks
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured a suspected Special Groups facilitator early Thursday during operations to disrupt criminal element networks in the Baghdad area.
The targeted individual reportedly facilitated the training of numerous criminals in the use and construction of explosively formed penetrators in the Khan Bani Said area and in Baghdad. He was reportedly a weapons facilitator and arranged for the transportation and storage of EFPs and rocket propelled grenades. The wanted individual was also reported to be an associate of several other senior-level criminal element leaders who were involved in attacks on Coalition forces.
Intelligence led ground forces to the target location where they captured the wanted individual without incident.
“Coalition forces welcome al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr’s cease-fire, but we will continue to target any criminal group not honoring this pledge,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “Each successful operation brings us one step closer to a secure future for Iraq.”
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