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Iraqi security update April 22 2010
A number of bombings occurred today in Iraq, in apparent response to the killing of top al Qaeda leaders earlier this week by Iraqi security forces. The NY Times is reporting the latest death toll nationwide as 58. Their report details at least nine bombs. I had the opportunity to speak with United States Forces-Iraq Spokesman, Maj. Gen. Stephen Lanza in a Bloggers’ Roundtable today. He was able to brief us on a number of security … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Iraq, Original writing, Rebuilding, Reporting, War on Terror
Senior leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq killed
Iraqi Security Forces, supported by U.S. Forces, killed the two most-senior leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) early Sunday morning during a series of joint security operations 10 km southwest of Tikrit. Abu Hamzah al-Muhajir, also known as Abu Ayyub al Masri, is the military leader of AQI, the terrorist organization responsible for facilitating attacks against Iraq and Coalition forces as well as Iraqi civilians. Abu Ayyub al Masri replaced Abu Musab al Zarqawi when Zarqawi was killed in June of 2006 and is directly responsible for high profile bombings and attacks against the people of Iraq. Also killed during the engagement was Hamid Dawud Muhammad Khalil al Zawi, otherwise known as Abu Umar al-Baghdadi, who served AQI as the leader of the proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and held the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
al-Mashadani Arrested for Suspected Crimes
Adel Karim Shaker al-Mashadani was arrested on March 28 in an operation led by the Iraqi Emergency Response Brigade and supported by Coalition Force advisors. Mashadani was arrested under a warrant issued by the Iraqi government. He is suspected of illegally searching, detaining and extorting bribes in excess of $160,000 a month from the citizens of Fahdil, improvised explosive device (IED) attacks that killed Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), leading an IED cell, leading an indirect fire cell, ties to Al-Qaeda in Iraq, and collusion with the terrorist network Jaysh al Islami. He was not detained because of his involvement with the Sons of Iraq (SOI). “We remain thankful for the extraordinary work of the Sons of Iraq, and the contributions they have made to the security of Iraq,†said Major General David … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
AQI Members Self-Detonate
I like that phrase “self-detonate”. Two Al Qaeda in Iraq and Islamic State of Iraq members wearing suicide vests self-detonated during an Iraqi Special Operations and Coalition forces operation Nov. 16. The suspected terrorists died during an ISOF operation to disrupt AQI/ISI activities in the Diyala province. Both of the assailants detonated their suicide vests approximately 100 meters from the ground force. “No one from ISOF or CF was hurt during this operation. MNF-I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Al-Qaeda in Iraq’s number two leader killed
A terrorist killed by Coalition forces during an operation in Mosul on Oct. 5 has been positively identified as Abu Qaswarah. Abu Qaswarah, also known as Abu Sara, was the al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader of northern Iraq. A Moroccan native, Abu Qaswarah had historic ties to AQI founder Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and senior al-Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Abu Qaswarah took the role of the senior AQI emir of northern Iraq in June 2007. He was al-Qaeda in Iraq’s second in command and AQI Emir Abu Ayyub al-Masri’s senior operational leader. Significant intelligence collected in the hunt for Abu Qaswarah led Coalition forces to a building in Mosul that served as a key command and control location for AQI. Upon entering the building, forces were immediately fired upon. Coalition forces returned … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Terrorists Kill Themselves, Civilians
A terrorist detonated a suicide vest Sunday in Mosul while Coalition forces were conducting an operation to capture a wanted man. As Coalition forces entered the building housing the terrorist, they began receiving small arms fire. Coalition forces returned fire once engaged. A terrorist detonated a suicide vest shortly thereafter in the house. During the operation, five terrorists, along with three women and three children were killed. Two additional children, one of which was injured, were found near the building and moved to safety. Coalition forces conducted a sweep of the building once it was secure and found a hidden weapons cache containing multiple small arms weapons and additional explosives. “This is just another tragic example of how al-Qaeda in Iraq hides behind innocent Iraqis. The terrorist exploded his suicide vest in close … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
al-Qaeda Big Shot Sent to Allah
The legacy leader of one of al-Qaeda in Iraq’s Baghdad networks who was the mastermind behind some of the city’s recent bombings was killed by Coalition forces Friday. Mahir Ahmad Mahmud Judu’ al-Zubaydi, also known as Abu Assad or Abu Rami, is believed to be the AQI “emir†of the Rusafa neighborhood of Baghdad. He exercised a degree of control over terrorist operations in other districts as well. Coalition forces were led to a building in Baghdad’s Adhamiya neighborhood Friday after intelligence reports indicated Abu Rami was there. Upon arriving at the building, Coalition forces surrounded it and called for the occupants to surrender. During the callout, forces were engaged by small arms fire coming from the building. In response to this hostile act, and acting in self defense, Coalition forces returned … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Tunnel Attack Against Provincial Hall Thwarted
One of the most unusual attacks in Iraq. Two al-Qaeda in Iraq members were detained Sept. 1 in Mosul for planning a bomb attack against Provincial Hall. During a patrol that lead to a search of a bakery near Provincial Hall, Coalition force soldiers detained two AQI members who tested positive for explosives. CF soldiers were acting on a report regarding a planned bomb attack against Provincial Hall by way of a tunnel system. “This kind of evil deed attempted by al-Qaeda and their affiliates in the Islamic State of Iraq shows how evil this organization is,†said Maj. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, commander of Multi-National Division-North. “To be planning this kind of activity during the holy month of Ramadan, against a government building where innocent Iraqis work, shows that these … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
8 Bad Guys Killed in Iraq
ISOF kill two suspected terrorists in Diyala Province Iraqi Special Operations Forces killed two suspected terrorists in Diyala Province July 17 during an operation to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq activity in the region. As the ISOF approached the suspects, one of the suspects raised his hands while the other reached for a suicide vest. Perceiving hostile intent, the ISOF engaged the men, killing both suspects. The two suspects were allegedly part of an AQI cell with at least 20 members, including foreign fighters. The cell is said to conduct mortar attacks and murders against Iraqi civilians and improvised explosive device attacks against Coalition forces. Reports indicate the cell moves at night and uses “spider holes†by the canal to emplace IEDs. Reports also indicate many of the terrorists manning these positions wear … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
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