and now on to THE GOOD NEWS:
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Press Release 07DEC07a
December 7, 2007
Coalition forces capture Special Groups weapons trainer; two killed, five detained (Baghdad)
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured a suspected Special Groups criminal element leader, killed two armed men in self-defense, wounded two others and detained five suspects during operations early Thursday in the Al Hayy area, southeast of Baghdad.
The targeted individual reportedly received special weapons training in order to train Special Group criminal element members for insurgent operations. His skills consist of improvised explosive device operation, sniper fire, rocket propelled grenades, operational security, mortars and insurgency combat tactics. He is also believed to be an associate of several other senior-level criminal element leaders who were involved in attacks on Coalition forces.
During the operation, ground forces came under assault by small-arms fire. Assault forces engaged the armed men in self-defense, killing two and wounding two others. Additionally, the targeted individual was captured and four other suspects were detained.
“Coalition forces will continue to apply pressure to splinter groups that are not honoring al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr’s pledge to cease attacks,” said Capt. Vic Beck, MNF-I spokesman. “Each capture of one of these criminals brings us one step closer to a secure future for Iraq.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071207-05
December 7, 2007
Iraqi Security Forces kill one terrorist, detain 55 suspects in operations against al-Qaeda
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained 55 suspects and killed one al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist in two separate operations Dec. 6.
Iraqi Special Operations Forces and U.S. Special Forces conducted a raid near Balad to capture a known AQI terror cell leader who is reported to have conducted indirect fire attacks against Logistic Support Area Anaconda. The cell is also suspected to have been involved in improvised explosive device and other attacks against Iraqi Security Forces, Coalition Forces and Iraqi civilians in the area. Reporting indicates this cell was directly responsible for emplacing an IED that killed three U.S. Air Force Airmen near LSA Anaconda in November 2007.
During the operation, the AQI leader was killed and eight suspected terrorists were captured. Found during the operation and destroyed on site were 82mm mortar rounds, several assault rifles and loaded magazines, hand grenades and body armor.
In a separate operation, Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained 47 suspects for questioning during a cordon and search of Al Aswad village.
Iraqi Forces conducted the operation to disrupt AQI cells, safe houses and weapons storage areas in the vicinity. All detainees were placed in the custody of Khalis Iraqi Police. Two improvised explosive devices were discovered and destroyed on site.
No Iraqi or U.S. Forces were injured during the operation.
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