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http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/06/nefa_foundation_exclusive_vide.php

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JUNE 17, 2008

“NEFA Foundation Exclusive: Video Interview with Pakistani Taliban Commander Maulvi Faqir Mohammad”
By Evan Kohlmann

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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20491&Itemid=21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080616-16
June 16, 2008

MND-B Soldiers detain Special Groups criminal leader
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained a suspected Special Groups criminal leader in the Kamaliyah neighborhood of Baghdad’s New Baghdad security district June 16.

The detained criminal leader is suspected of personally emplacing and detonating improvised explosive devices targeting both Iraqi Security and Coalition forces.

“Each militant swept off the streets of Baghdad represents a step in the journey to peace and stability in Iraq,” said Maj. Joey Sullinger, spokesperson for MND-B. “Removing [this criminal] from circulation will enable Iraqis to live a little safer.”

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50233

“Claims of Taliban Gains ‘Way Overblown,’ Pentagon Spokesman Says”

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2008