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Coalition forces positively identify terrorist killed in recent raid [Another hvt bites the dust]
MNF-Iraq ^ | 12/4/2007 | PRESS DESK

Posted on 12/04/2007 5:52:24 AM PST by Tennessean4Bush

Tuesday, 04 December 2007

MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.mnf-iraq.com
703.343.8790
    
Press Release A071204a
December 4, 2007

UPDATE: Coalition forces positively identify terrorist killed in recent raid

BAGHDAD, Iraq – An al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist killed during a recent Coalition forces operation has been positively identified as Abu Maysara.

Maysara, also known as Abu Basha’ir, was a Syrian who spoke an Iraqi dialect. He was a member of Abu Ayyub al-Masri’s inner circle and served as a senior advisor. Maysara was specifically responsible for providing extremist spiritual guidance and rebuttal on terrorist matters, perverting Islamic faith to allow terrorism, murder and torture. He was also known to provide logistical support to al-Qaeda operations and was a key leader in the al-Qaeda in Iraq media network.

Maysara was killed during an operation northeast of Samarra Nov. 17 (see MNF-I Press Release A071117a, “Coalition forces target al-Qaeda networks; six terrorists killed, 10 detained,” dated Nov. 17, 2007). During the operation, Coalition forces were targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq media networks, specifically, a building which was reportedly used as a propaganda house.

As the ground force approached the target building, they received heavy fire from inside. Responding in self-defense, Coalition forces engaged the armed men, killing six terrorists, including Maysara. The ground forces then secured the area, finding a weapons cache, improvised explosive device components and propaganda material.

In March, Maysara and a group of foreign terrorists escaped from the Badush Prison.  It is believed he was one of the lead planners of the escape.
 
Maysara fought against the Government of Iraq in Fallujah in 2004 and was reportedly one of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s senior advisors. On Nov. 29, 2004, Maysara was captured by Coalition forces in Fallujah, using the name Muhammad Wasim Abdullah Halabi, also known as Abu Assim. He had in his possession a forged Ministry of the Interior identification card with the name Ahmad Ibrahim Karim, also known as Abu Ibrahim.

Abu Maysara was positively identified using DNA evidence.

“This was a dangerous terrorist who is no longer part of the al-Qaeda in Iraq network,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “We will continue to relentlessly pursue the terrorist leaders who try to deny the Iraqi people a future of their choice.”

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
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1 posted on 12/04/2007 5:52:25 AM PST by Tennessean4Bush
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To: Tennessean4Bush

HVT ping


2 posted on 12/04/2007 5:52:59 AM PST by Tennessean4Bush (An optimist believes we live in the best of all possible worlds. A pessimist fears this is true.)
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To: jveritas

HVT ping.


3 posted on 12/04/2007 5:53:22 AM PST by Tennessean4Bush (An optimist believes we live in the best of all possible worlds. A pessimist fears this is true.)
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To: Allegra; ari-freedom; arthurus; Bahbah; Ben Hecks; Blood of Tyrants; BOBTHENAILER; Boundless; ...

Another one bites the dust ping.


4 posted on 12/04/2007 5:54:20 AM PST by Tennessean4Bush (An optimist believes we live in the best of all possible worlds. A pessimist fears this is true.)
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To: Tennessean4Bush
An al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist killed during a recent Coalition forces operation has been positively identified as Abu Maysara.

Sayonara Abu Maysara.

5 posted on 12/04/2007 5:54:51 AM PST by TruthShallSetYouFree (Abortion is to family planning what bankruptcy is to financial planning.)
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To: Tennessean4Bush

Excellent.


6 posted on 12/04/2007 5:56:37 AM PST by jveritas (God bless our brave troops and President Bush)
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree

lol!


7 posted on 12/04/2007 5:57:14 AM PST by Tennessean4Bush (An optimist believes we live in the best of all possible worlds. A pessimist fears this is true.)
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To: Tennessean4Bush

Schwack ‘em.

Schwack ‘em good and hard.


8 posted on 12/04/2007 6:12:45 AM PST by roaddog727 (BS does not get bridges built)
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To: Tennessean4Bush
"Maysara was specifically responsible for providing extremist spiritual guidance and rebuttal."

The ROP needs a specialist on spiritual rebuttal?

9 posted on 12/04/2007 6:25:19 AM PST by norwaypinesavage (Planting trees to offset carbon emissions is like drinking water to offset rising ocean levels)
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To: Tennessean4Bush

10 posted on 12/04/2007 6:28:53 AM PST by Gritty (America wants the Iraq War stopped and elected the Democratic Party for this purpose-Osama Bin Laden)
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To: norwaypinesavage
The ROP needs a specialist on spiritual rebuttal?

Well, they do worship facing the ground with the other end in the air...

11 posted on 12/04/2007 8:49:43 AM PST by rfp1234 (Mundus vult decipi: the world wants to be deceived. ---James Branch Cabell)
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To: Tennessean4Bush

HVT? I give up... Having Virgins Terrorist? Hell Visiting Terrorist?


12 posted on 12/04/2007 8:55:17 AM PST by the_devils_advocate_666
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To: the_devils_advocate_666
High Value Target.
13 posted on 12/04/2007 9:03:54 AM PST by Toddsterpatriot (What came first, the bad math or the goldbuggery?)
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To: Tennessean4Bush; AdmSmith; Berosus; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Fred Nerks; ..
al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist... Abu Maysara... also known as Abu Basha'ir, was a Syrian who spoke an Iraqi dialect. He was a member of Abu Ayyub al-Masri’s inner circle and served as a senior advisor. Maysara was specifically responsible for providing extremist spiritual guidance and rebuttal on terrorist matters, perverting Islamic faith to allow terrorism, murder and torture.
Thanks T4B.
14 posted on 12/04/2007 9:48:56 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Profile updated Friday, November 30, 2007____________________https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: SunkenCiv
Here is link to BBC thread announcing this.


Abu Maysara

15 posted on 12/04/2007 10:41:06 AM PST by Tennessean4Bush (An optimist believes we live in the best of all possible worlds. A pessimist fears this is true.)
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To: the_devils_advocate_666

Those work pretty well.


16 posted on 12/04/2007 3:06:06 PM PST by Mr. Lucky
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To: Tennessean4Bush
“This was a dangerous terrorist who is no longer part of the al-Qaeda in Iraq network,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “We will continue to relentlessly pursue the terrorist leaders who try to deny the Iraqi people a future of their choice.”


This is GREAT!

They are dropping like flies, now!

Thanks for the ping!

17 posted on 12/04/2007 3:57:02 PM PST by dixiechick2000 (There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators. ~~ Will Rogers)
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To: Tennessean4Bush

Thanks for posting the official report.


18 posted on 12/04/2007 9:51:56 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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