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PRO-COALITION DEMONSTRATION HELD IN AR RAMADI
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Posted on 12/11/2003 6:21:19 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl
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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
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December 11, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRO-COALITION DEMONSTRATION HELD IN AR RAMADI
AR RAMADI, Iraq Iraqis of the Al Anbar province gathered December 10th for an anti-terrorist demonstration at the provincial council headquarters in Ar Ramadi.
Approximately 200 men, women and children gathered with banners to chant slogans condemning terrorism. Ar Ramadi, a former Baathist stronghold located approximately 60 miles west of Baghdad, has been a site of persistent anti-Coalition activities since post-war reconstruction efforts began.
Speakers expressed disapproval of terrorist actions and urged Iraqis to take action against anti-Coalition Forces. This outward display of support demonstrates increased cooperation between local Iraqis and Coalition Forces, resulting in increased information provided by tipsters and clearly showing the Iraqis desire for a safe and secure environment.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: alanbar; arramadi; goodnews; iraq; iraqicivilians; rally
To: MJY1288; Calpernia; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; Ernest_at_the_Beach; BOBTHENAILER; ...
Ar Ramadi, a former Baathist stronghold located approximately 60 miles west of Baghdad, has been a site of persistent anti-Coalition activities since post-war reconstruction efforts began. Speakers expressed disapproval of terrorist actions and urged Iraqis to take action against anti-Coalition Forces.
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Mini-CENTCOM report, and a positive story I can now repost with today's news. (^:
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posted on
12/11/2003 6:24:32 AM PST
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Ragtime Cowgirl
( "Our military is full of the finest people on the face of the earth." ~ Pres. Bush, Baghdad)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
The picture that Drudge had up was great.
Strength in numbers, RC.
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posted on
12/11/2003 6:27:22 AM PST
by
Pan_Yans Wife
("Your joy is your sorrow unmasked." --- GIBRAN)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
PRO-COALITION DEMONSTRATION HELD IN AR RAMADI ~ Bump!
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posted on
12/11/2003 7:28:15 AM PST
by
blackie
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Bump!
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posted on
12/11/2003 5:02:02 PM PST
by
windchime
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