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Abu Musab al-Zarqawi reportedly arrested in Iraq
ITAR-TASS ^ | 01/04/05

Posted on 01/03/2005 9:57:11 PM PST by TexKat

DUBAI, January 4 (Itar-Tass) - Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi, whom the US occupation authorities declared to be the "target number one" in Iraq, has been arrested in the city of Baakuba, the Emirate newspaper al-Bayane reported on Tuesday referring to Kurdish sources. Al-Zarqawi, leader of the terrorist group Al-Tawhid Wa'al-Jihad, was recently appointed the director of the Al-Qaeda organisation in Iraq.

The newspaper's correspondent in Baghdad points out that a report on the seizure of the terrorist, on whom the US put a bounty of 10 million dollars, was also reported by Iraqi Kurdistan radio, which at one time had been the first to announce the arrest of Saddam Hussein.

There have been no official reports about the arrest of the terrorist. Al-Zarqawi, 38, a Jordanian, whose real name is Ahmad al-Khalayleh, aims to turn Iraq into a "new Afghanistan". According to Arab press data, Al-Tawhid Wa'al-Jihad group has divided Iraq into several emirates. The group's independent subdivisions at a strength of 50 to 500 militants operate in the cities of Al-Falluja, Al-Qaim, Diala, and Samarra.

The personnel of the group is on the whole 1,500-strong and includes Iraqis and citizens of Arab and Islamic countries. There are demolition experts and missilemen among them.

The group has depots of weapons and explosives in various parts of the country. It intends to frustrate the upcoming parliamentary elections that are scheduled for the end of this month. Al-Tawhid Wa'al-Jihad threatens to do away with Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and members of the interim government.


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To: Blowtorch

Sounds like there are some skeptics about whether or not we have him...I just hope it's true. I did notice the article said there was a $10 million reward for his capture, but I am sure it was 25 million.


41 posted on 01/03/2005 10:07:41 PM PST by Blowtorch
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To: rumrunner; All

How long was it before we knew about Saddam? Anybody know?


42 posted on 01/03/2005 10:08:43 PM PST by swheats
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To: Blowtorch

Can we really trust these middle east sources? I highly doubt this but I hope it's true.


43 posted on 01/03/2005 10:08:45 PM PST by Minus_The_Bear
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To: rumrunner

It was a FReeper who told us of President Bush's Thanksgiving day visit to the troops in Baghdad. It was not FOX who told us of Saddam's capture


44 posted on 01/03/2005 10:09:05 PM PST by MJY1288 (John McCain, Chuck Hagel, Dick Lugar and Bill Kristol are the Weakest Link. IGNORE THEM!)
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To: MediaMole

Sadly, I suspect you are right.


45 posted on 01/03/2005 10:09:21 PM PST by ProudVet77 (Beer - it's not just for breakfast anymore.)
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To: TexKat
I saw a post earlier today (monday) about this the source was some raghead paper and the poster was being heavily flamed for the "source" so this is the second time I've read this today. I hope both of Y'all are correct. Here
46 posted on 01/03/2005 10:09:27 PM PST by ChefKeith (If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?)
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To: TexKat

ROCK ON, U.S.A !


47 posted on 01/03/2005 10:09:40 PM PST by InfraRed
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To: JBlain

Google picked up two stories on this now. It will at least make the news as an "it was reported" story.



Abu Musab al-Zarqawi reportedly arrested in Iraq
ITAR-TASS, Russia - 34 minutes ago
DUBAI, January 4 (Itar-Tass) - Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi, whom the US occupation authorities declared to be the "target number one" in Iraq, has been arrested in ...

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi reportedly arrested in Iraq
Kazinform, Kazakhstan - 17 minutes ago
Dubai, January 4. KAZINFORM. - Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi, whom the US occupation authorities declared to be the "target number one" in ...


48 posted on 01/03/2005 10:09:53 PM PST by BJungNan (Did you call your congressmen to tell them to stop funding the ACLU? 202 224 3121)
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To: TexKat

"If so Kazinform, Kazakhstan is following Itar-tass"

WOW - GREAT NEWS - hope it's true.


49 posted on 01/03/2005 10:10:08 PM PST by Gucho
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To: TAquinas

He has an artificial leg, it wouldn't be that difficult to determine that it is indeed him -- provided that this information is true.


50 posted on 01/03/2005 10:10:19 PM PST by mazack
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To: MediaMole

Yeah, this sounds too good 2b true as fer as I'm concerned...it ain't funny to start out the New Year w/ a pun like this!


51 posted on 01/03/2005 10:10:26 PM PST by libertyman
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To: bonfire
This is ALWAYS, I repeat, ALWAYS the time of night when big things happen!

Shall I start the coffee?

No need I'm wide awake now! We always get it on Freerepublic 1st!

52 posted on 01/03/2005 10:10:36 PM PST by 4woodenboats (Fight for freedom & honor now or spend the rest of your life on your knees. New WA election!)
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To: TexKat

Bump for great justice!


53 posted on 01/03/2005 10:10:39 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Grateful Heart Tour 2005)
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To: TexKat

There has been absolutely nothing about this on the news. I'll wait, thanks.


54 posted on 01/03/2005 10:10:59 PM PST by WestVirginiaRebel ("Nature abhors a moron."-H.L. Mencken)
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To: TexKat

Woooohoooo! Please let it be so!


55 posted on 01/03/2005 10:11:35 PM PST by Mad_Tom_Rackham
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To: TexKat; Howlin; Timesink; Utah Girl; hosepipe; backhoe; FITZ; Happy2BMe; ...

Hoping its true PING


56 posted on 01/03/2005 10:11:54 PM PST by ATOMIC_PUNK
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To: swheats
My hope is that he was taken into custody and died of unknown consequences
57 posted on 01/03/2005 10:12:39 PM PST by MJY1288 (John McCain, Chuck Hagel, Dick Lugar and Bill Kristol are the Weakest Link. IGNORE THEM!)
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To: mazack

Very true. The ID shouldn't be hard.


58 posted on 01/03/2005 10:12:44 PM PST by Minus_The_Bear
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To: All

Anyone have FOX or CNN (gasp) on? Everyone asleep here and no TV in puter room.


59 posted on 01/03/2005 10:12:51 PM PST by bonfire
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To: TexKat

Too good to be true.

I'll tune in tomorrow.


60 posted on 01/03/2005 10:13:10 PM PST by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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