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Posted on 07/01/2006 1:15:53 PM PDT by nwctwx
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Well that's interesting, thanks Cindy.
Well, it's just a matter of time.
Yep.
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=322
Terrorists Detained in Afghanistan; Extremists Attack Girls School
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, August 1, 2006 – Afghan and coalition forces detained four suspected al Qaeda operatives during an early morning raid today in Khowst province, and a group of extremists attacked a girls school in Parwan province July 28, U.S. military officials said.
No resistance was reported. An assault rifle and pistol were confiscated from the target location.
“The coalition continues to relentlessly pursue and disrupt al Qaeda and their associated movements,” Army Col. Thomas Collins, a coalition spokesman, said. “We'll continue to place pressure on their sanctuaries and known areas of operation.”
The four suspects are being detained and questioned regarding their participation in al Qaeda activities, officials said.
Also in Afghanistan, a group of extremists attacked a girls school July 28 in Parwan province. The extremists used small-arms and rocket–propelled-grenade fire to attack the school, causing a partial collapse of the roof.
Villagers returned fire on the extremists, and one Afghan civilian security guard was injured in the attack, according to local authorities.
”This is another example of total disregard for the progress the Afghan people have achieved. The extremists offer nothing but a bleak return to oppression,” Collins said. “Coalition forces, together with the Afghan government, will continue to seek out those who want nothing but darkness for the country.”
The actions of the villagers in Parwan demonstrate the Afghan people's dislike for the terrorists’ agenda, he added.
(Compiled from Combined Forces Command Afghanistan news releases.)
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Several Terrorists Killed, Captured in Iraq; Weapons Caches Found
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, August 1, 2006 – Iraqi and coalition forces captured and killed several terrorists and found multiple weapons caches over the past week, U.S. military officials reported today.
Coalition forces captured five terrorist suspects without incident during raids in southwestern Baghdad yesterday. Grenades, a rifle, ammunition magazines, and an assault vest were found at the raid sites.
The suspects are alleged associates of a terrorist leader linked with attacks against Iraqi civilians and Iraqi and coalition troops. Reports indicate that the leader had been attempting to obtain rockets for a future attack, officials said.
The raids are another example of how Iraqi and coalition forces continue to track down and capture or kill terrorists threatening the security and stability of Iraq. The operations will continue to be successful with the support and cooperation of the Iraqi people, officials said.
In a separate incident, Iraqi army and Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers detained two terrorists and discovered bomb-making materials south of Baghdad on July 30.
Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, reported a drive-by shooting at their checkpoint and returned fire, causing the terrorists to flee their vehicle on foot. A quick-reaction force from Company C, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, responded to the checkpoint and captured the two terrorists and seized various bomb-making materials from the vehicle.
Elsewhere,coalition forces captured a wanted terrorist and two of his associates during a raid southeast of Tikrit July 30.
Among those captured was a regional al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist leader who reportedly controlled five al Qaeda cells. The cells are believed to be responsible for attacks on coalition forces in Tikrit and Dawr, officials said.
In addition,coalition forces detained two senior al Qaeda in Iraq leaders and three other suspected terrorists during multiple raids in central and northern Iraq on July 29. A recent detainee provided information that led to the raids, officials said.
In another raid, Iraqi security forces detained a principal financial and logistical coordinator for al Qaeda in Iraq. He was also reportedly the leader of a terrorist cell responsible for kidnappings and makeshift-bomb attacks in Mosul, military officials said.
Troops discovered a large weapons cache, which included rocket propelled grenades, rocket propelled grenade launchers, explosives, small arms and ordnance, at another target site. The cache was destroyed on location and all suspects were detained without incident.
Finally, coalition forces announced they’ve turned over an al Qaeda in Iraq leader to the Iraqi government. The terrorist leader has admitted to conducting terrorist activity since 2004.
The terrorist leader has held multiple leadership positions within al Qaeda. At one time, he coordinated and oversaw the operations of five different terrorist cells. He admitted to coordinating more than ten death squad attacks. Another of the groups he led coordinated kidnappings and large-scale bombings throughout Baghdad, officials said.
He was captured in a raid in western Baghdad that resulted from intelligence gathered during the successful targeting of former al Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in early June.
Iraqi and coalition officials will continue to work closely to ensure the terrorist receives due process through the Iraqi justice system, officials said.
(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)
Special Terrorism Summary 07/29/06 Reports are still sketchy, but numerous wire services are reporting that the daring Israeli Air Assault raid conducted at a major Hezbollah command center in Baalbek is over. Wire services are reporting that all commandos were retreived as well as several ‘captives’ taken during the raid. Hezbollah denies that any were captured and some still claim they have the commandos still surrounded.
Israeli military said it had captured some guerrillas and hit others. The military statement said all its soldiers returned unharmed to their base, but gave no further details.
I love it when a plan comes together
We'll probably know more tomorrow. I love happy endings like this one.
It is nice to see the old rules being followed,
speed,
concentration of force.
I wonder where the IDF is going next???
Coming soon to a place near you??
Shalom and sleep tight.
I sure do appreciate your summaries Godzilla.
LONDON, August 1 (IranMania) - One of the most senior figures in Iran's Islamic regime, Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, on Tuesday openly called on Muslim countries to give weapons to Lebanon's Hezbollah, the ISNA news agency reported.
"Muslim countries are expected not to deny Hezbollah and the Lebanese any kind of help, especially weapons, medicine and food," said Jannati, who heads the Guardian Council, a powerful political watchdog in Iran.
"I request Muslims to give Hezbollah political and financial help as well as publicity, as this is a religious duty," he was quoted as saying.
The comments mark a break with Iran's usual position, which emphasises "moral support" only for the Shiite movement. The Islamic republic regularly denies Israeli and Western allegations that it finances and arms the movement, AFP noted.
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http://www.iranmania.com/News/ArticleView/Default.asp?NewsCode=44770&NewsKind=Current%20Affairs
New TM will be up shortly...
I am missing the pinglist because we are having power outages in DC due to the heat and I am not on my normal PC. I will ping in the morning, or afternoon.
Ditto that.
Thank you Oorang.
Thank you nw.
You're welcome. I'm skimping a little maybe... power outage was unexpected, and I am in the middle of a move.
Reminder to myself in the future:
Don't move at the end of July and beginning of August. ;-)
Take your time.
Sorry about the heat.
Moving is a real bummer.
Have a safe move.
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