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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15450&Itemid=128

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071125-01
November 25, 2007

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain two in separate operations (Balad)

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained one known improvised explosive device maker and one known al-Qaeda in Iraq mortar specialist during morning operations Nov. 24 targeting criminals operating within Iraq.

An Iraqi Emergency Response Unit and U.S. Special Forces conducted a raid in Ash Shamiyah specifically targeting an IED maker who is reported to be responsible for supplying extremist groups with IEDs for use against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.

The capture supported the 8th Iraqi Army Division’s Operation Lion Pounce, an on-going operation to disrupt extremist groups operating in Diwaniyah and the surrounding regions.

In a separate operation, Iraqi Police along with U.S. Special Forces conducted a raid in Rawah, capturing an al-Qaeda in Iraq mortar specialist.

The suspect is reported of conducting indirect fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces operating in Bayji.

There were no Iraqi or U.S. Forces injured during either operation.

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NATO and Afghan forces kill 65 Taliban - ministry

Published: 11.25.07, 12:34 / Israel News

Afghan and NATO-led forces killed 65 Taliban rebels when they called in air strikes as the insurgents smuggling weapons across the border from Pakistan, the Afghan Interior Ministry said on Sunday.

Afghanistan has seen a steady escalation of violence this year with up to 30 percent more clashes with hard-line Islamist Taliban insurgents fighting to overthrow the pro-Western Afghan government and eject 50,000 foreign troops from the country. (Reuters)