Iraq News Roundup

Iraqi Forces Conduct Raid in Baghdad

April 1, 2007

Iraqi Forces Conduct Raid in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi police forces conducted an early-morning operation on April 1, in Al-Kut, capturing a suspect believed to be involved in insurgent activities.

With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi forces raided a residence in the al-Shuada District of Al-Kut southeast of Baghdad and captured their primary target without incident.

Iraqi forces also detained one other suspicious individual who was present during the operation.

The primary target of this operation is alleged to be responsible for weapon smuggling and improvised explosive devices activities intended to kill Iraqi citizens, Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces.

No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during this operation.

Iraqi Forces Detain Nine during Raid in Baghdad

April 1, 2007

Iraqi Forces Detain Nine during Raid in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi police forces conducted an early-morning operation on April 1, in Lutifiyah, capturing nine suspects believed to be involved in insurgent activities.

With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi police forces raided the residence 30 miles south of Baghdad and captured their primary targets without incident.

The primary targets of this operation are suspected to be responsible for attacks on Coalition and Iraqi forces.
No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during this operation.


Tal Afar citizens will not be deterred

April 1, 2007

Tal Afar citizens will not be deterred
Multi-National Division – North PAO

TAL’AFAR, Iraq– In wake of a terrorist bombing in Tal’Afar, Lt. Col. Malcolm Frost, commander of the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, reiterated the success of Tal’Afar in not allowing the bombing to become a divisive factor in undermining confidence in the government.

“The enemy has failed in their mission. They have tried to get us to take our eyes off what is important: 15 months of progress, 15 months of schools, medical clinics, and urban renewal program, a small business center, and an adult literacy program, to name a few. Security remains strong, led by the IPs and the strong Tal’Afar leaders, and the people remain united. The enemy has failed to divide the people,” said Frost.

Iraqi civilians have continued to team with Iraqi Security Forces as well as Coalition troops to conduct around-the-clock humanitarian assistance missions, excavations of rubble and supply drops to the estimated 300 displaced families.

Some of the days accomplishments include:
• 6,500 meals distributed
• 1,400 bottles of water distributed
• 490 blankets handed out
• 400 bags of rice (10 lb.) distributed

Frost concurred with the cooperative nature of the ongoing recovery operations.

“I’ll be honest with you; it’s been a tremendously stressful last four days. Happily though, the IA and IP are working hard together and the city is going back to its normal routine.”