Home
Hot NewsEconCrisisObamaElection IntegrityLGBT GayMediaBiz- EconEdgesGovtReligionsLife/ArtsSecurity WMDs Terror
Rights Justice DemocracyHealthVeterans MilitaryTorture GuantanamoFood/FarmingMideast Iran Iraq Afg PaMid East911Eco EnviroActivismCommunity
Refresh   Tag(s): ; ; ; ;
Add to My Group
November 30, 2008 at 15:04:14

View Ratings | Rate It

Our troops: Still slogging through the "Long War" in Iraq....

submit to twitter
submit to reddit
submit to digg

Tell A Friend
SAVE AS FAVORITE
VIEW FAVORITES

By Jane Stillwater (about the author)     Page 3 of 5 page(s)

opednews.com     Permalink

Another project which was recently completed was the Dibis Post Office. Outside its doors, the post office has a sign which reads: "Prosperity, Unity, Security-this project has been given to you by the local government of Kirkuk." The post office was refurbished, repainted and several rooms were added.

With many projects in the works, 1-67 Ar. Reg. has to ensure everyone is receiving the same opportunities. "Dibis is a city with a heavy Kurdish population inside and on the outskirts, heavy on the Arab population," Rivera said. "We just have to make sure that the projects within the area reach equally to everyone."

The people of Dibis are ready for change and they are on their way to getting themselves back on their feet, De Cock said. "The city council is already starting to progress and work
through the proper channels and hopefully, the city will soon be able to stand up on its own," he said.

****


Forces target AQI bombing, leadership networks; 18 suspects in custody

BAGHDAD - Coalition forces further degraded al-Qaeda in Iraq on Tuesday and Wednesday, detaining 18 suspects during operations targeting the terrorist group's bombing and leadership networks.

Coalition forces operation Tuesday in Qayarrah, about 60 km south of Mosul, captured one wanted man believed to be an AQI operative. Reports suggest the man was actively involved in planning a car bomb attack in Sharqat at the time of his capture. One additional suspect was detained for further questioning.

Forces continued to target AQI bombing networks Wednesday. Two alleged Bayji-based improvised explosive device facilitators were captured near Hadithah, about 211 km northwest of Baghdad. One of the wanted men surrendered himself to Coalition forces during the operation. Four additional suspects were also detained.

Another operation Wednesday in Baghdad netted two suspects believed to be associated with an AQI car bomb and IED operative in the city.

A wanted man assessed to be a Diyala AQI administrative operative and explosives facilitator was captured Wednesday in Tuz Khurmatu, about 70 km southeast of Kirkuk. The suspected terrorist, who reports suggest has connections to al-Qaeda operatives outside of Iraq, was detained with another man assessed to be his associate.

Coalition forces partnered with Iraqi forces during a Tuesday operation targeting AQI military leaders near Hawijah, 60 km southwest of Kirkuk. The forces captured one suspected terrorist believed to have connections to a Tamim AQI leader. One additional man was detained for further questioning.

Four suspects were detained by forces Wednesday near Ad Dawr, 136 km north of Baghdad, during an operation targeting a Sumarra-area terrorist cell leader.

****

Six detained during joint operations in Mosul

Multi-National Division - North PAO

MOSUL, Iraq - Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition forces captured six suspected terrorists during three separate joint operations in Mosul, Nov. 24-25.
On Nov. 25, ISF and CF captured one suspected terrorist at approximately 3:45 a.m. during an intelligence-driven raid in the Mithaq neighborhood. On Nov. 24, an intelligence-driven raid in the Bab Nirghal neighborhood resulted in the capture of four suspected terrorists at approximately 11 p.m.
In a separate operation Nov. 24, a joint patrol in the Saddam neighborhood led to the arrest of one individual at approximately 11:35 p.m. for having a fake identification card.
"Joint operations make it more difficult for terrorists to move freely throughout the city," said Maj. Gary Dangerfield Coalition Force spokesperson in Ninewah Province. "The ISF are maintaining a very visible presence in the city."

Next Page  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5

 

Stillwater is a freelance writer who hates injustice and corruption in any form but especially injustice and corruption paid for by American taxpayers. She has recently published a book entitled, "Bring Your Own Flak Jacket: Helpful Tips For Touring (more...)
 

The views expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author
and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.

Contact Author Contact Editor View Authors' Articles

 

Share this page: (what's this?)                   Tell a Friend: Tell A Friend

FACEBOOK      DIGG THIS      Add This Page to Mr Wong!           NEWSVINE      DEl.ICIO.US      Looksmart Furl      NETSCAPE      My Web      Tag!RawSugar      Blink List     (More...)

Comments: Expand   Shrink   Hide  
No comments

 
Want to post your own comment on this Article? Post Comment

 

 

 

Tell a Friend: Tell A Friend

Copyright © 2002-2009, OpEdNews

Powered by Populum