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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080407-10
April 7, 2008
ISF capture criminal element leader, suspected AQI terrorist in separate operations
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, captured a suspected criminal element leader and suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist in two separate operations April 6.
In the Dhi Qar province, the Nasiriyah Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics unit conducted an operation to capture a leader of a criminal network. He is linked to multiple assassination attempts against Iraqi and Coalition forces in the Dhi Qar province, and is said to have knowledge of the explosively formed penetrator and improvised explosive device smuggling networks in the area.
In Mosul, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained one suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist reported to be involved in the smuggling of weapons for use against Iraqi and Coalition forces. The suspect is also believed to have been involved IED attacks for AQI in the area.
One other suspect is being held for further questioning.
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“Blasts hit foreigners’ complex in Yemen”
By AHMED AL-HAJ, Associated Press Writer
Sun Apr 6, 5:57 PM ET
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “SAN’A, Yemen - A housing complex used by foreigners in Yemen’s capital came under attack late Sunday, with explosives shattering windows but causing no injuries, U.S. and Yemeni officials said.
The U.S. Embassy in Yemen said “three explosive rounds” hit the compound in the upscale Haddah neighborhood. Two rounds exploded inside the compound and another blew up outside the building, it said in a statement.
“The Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to exercise caution in this area of the city,” the statement said.
After the blasts, Westerners were seen evacuating the compound. Some rolled suitcases and carried boxes to vehicles with diplomatic plates. Women huddled in idling cars, while children lugged backpacks.
One of the Yemeni security officials, describing himself as the head of security in the area, said the blast was caused by multiple “projectiles.””