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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051107.txt
NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 1, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-07
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
500 SECURITY DETAINEES RELEASED FROM ABU GHRAIB
ABU GHRAIB, Iraq — In the spirit of Eid al-Fitr, a day of rejoicing that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the Iraqi Government requested a special release board and worked with Multi-National Force-Iraq to expedite the release of approximately 500 security detainees from Abu Ghraib Nov. 1.
These detainees were selected for release following a careful and thorough review of their files by a special Iraqi-led review board which determined they had not committed serious crimes against Iraqi Forces, the citizens of Iraq or Coalition Forces.
Deputy Prime Minister Abed Motlaq Al-Jabouri, the Minister of Justice, Mr. Abdul Hussein Shandel and the Minister of Human Rights, Ms. Narmin Othman, were present for the release to emphasize the importance of being a good Iraqi citizen and provide support to the Iraqi government.
The special review board carefully reviewed detainee files and voted to release those not guilty of serious, violent crimes such as bombing, torture, kidnapping or murder. These detainees have confessed to their crimes, renounced violence and pledged to be good citizens of Iraq.
This release is an acknowledgment by the Iraqi government and MNF-I of the importance of the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, the day of joy and thanksgiving. The Iraqi government and MNF-I decided to release the detainees to allow them to be with families and loved ones on this day to help in the process of building a new Iraq.
This release marks another milestone achieved in the Iraqis’ progress toward democratic governance and the rule of law.
For more information, contact THE DETAINEE OPERATIONS PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, LTC GUY RUDISILL AT GUY.RUDISILL@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL.
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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051108.txt
NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 1, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TERRORISTS CAUGHT AFTER FIRING AT U.S. SOLDIERS
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Task Force Baghdad Soldiers detained four terrorists during combat operations in western Abu Ghraib Oct. 31.
The Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry had set up a tactical control point when a vehicle approached and opened fire on the 1/11th Soldiers.
The U.S. Soldiers returned fire and engaged the terrorists, detaining three and wounding one, who was immediately transported to the Abu Ghraib Internment Hospital for treatment. All four are currently in custody.
The terrorists were armed with small arms and ammunition. The Soldiers also discovered electrical equipment, tape, wires, and tools in the vehicle.
There were no injuries or damages to U.S. forces or equipment.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.
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