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Moslem holiday passes peacefully in Iraq
As Shiite pilgrims slowly filtered out of religious shrines in Karbala Dec. 17, the quiet passing of the Muslim religious holiday of Ashoura made a loud statement about the capabilities of Iraqi security forces in the area. As many as 4 million pilgrims took part in the 2010 Ashoura, including 200,000 foreigners from 24 separate countries, according to Iraqi estimates. The security of Ashoura participants and the areas surrounding holy shrines in Karbala was the sole … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Islam, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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
Dujaylah Pride Day – Cleaning an Iraqi City
Iraqi Security Forces, government officials and Coalition forces banded together for Dujaylah Pride Day to clean up the town, April 18. “It was very good for the city and the people because they see the Army and the Police and the Americans as they worked together to clean the area and that’s a really excellent job to inform the people of the cooperation,” said Salah Nasser Al Attabr, deputy mayor of Dujaylah. Iraqi Army Humvees led … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Al Aima Bridge in Baghdad Reopens
Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers of the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, attended a bridge reopening ceremony in the Kadhamiyah district of northwest Baghdad Nov. 11. The Al Aima Bridge has been closed since 2005 when a stampede caused the deaths of nearly 1,000 Shiite pilgrims. The reopening was more than just a ribbon-cutting event, said Lt. Col. John Vermeesch, commander of 1st CAB, 18th Inf. Regt., who oversaw the ceremony. “The opening of this bridge is symbolic of the unity in Baghdad,†Vermeesch said. “Opening this bridge also indicates sectarian relations and security have improved due to the hard work of local leaders and Coalition forces.†The ceremony marking the reopening of the bridge was a festive event and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
SoI First Payday Under Govt of Iraq
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, joined their Iraqi counterparts at various locations across western Rashid to assist Iraqi Security Forces issuing the first payday to the Sons of Iraq Nov. 10-13. The long-awaited payday activities are a critical step in uniting the Iraqi people for the future of Iraq, said Staff Col. Ali Abood Thamer, commander of the 1st Battalion, 53rd Brigade, 14th Iraqi Army Division. “What is happening here, in my opinion, is extremely important because we are training them, putting tools in their hands, and what is the most important thing, taking them away from terrorism,†Ali said. “We are going to give them money; we are going to give them jobs; we are … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Return to Baghdad
Iraqi officials recently announced 1,330 Iraqi families have returned to the three districts in 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division’s operational environment since being displaced due to violence. The Ministry of Migration and Displaced Persons tracks the return of the citizens on a week-to-week basis. They released the figures, which reflect the number of families who have registered with the ministry since returning to their homes. To reclaim their houses, these families must provide documentation to the ministry to prove the homes belong to them. Displaced families who register with the ministry are eligible for support from the government of Iraq. Families may receive grants for as much as one million dinar and also may use the money however they deem necessary. While not specifically created to assist displaced persons, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, Tenth Mountain Division, War on Terror
West Baqubah Road Reopens
A road in a Western Baqubah neighborhood that had been closed to local travelers for more than a year reopened Sept. 1. “This was in the works since early May,” said Capt. Kevin P. Ryan, the officer who coordinated the opening. “My idea was to transition this area of operations back to the Iraqi people and to open the roads up, to give something back to the people.” To do that, though, he had to work with Iraqi Security Forces to set up a series of three checkpoints and meet conditions required to reopen the road to local traffic. The checkpoints will allow the ISF and their Sons of Iraq partners to search vehicles headed to the western part of the area, long off limits to civilian traffic for security reasons. “This … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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