February 28, 2007

Iraqi SWAT Captures Eight Mahdawiyah Insurgent Group Members

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070228-04

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Al Hillah Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics personnel captured eight suspected members of the Mahdawiyah insurgent group during operations with Coalition advisors Feb. 26 in the Wardiyah district of Al Hillah. The suspects are believed to be involved in attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and civilians in the area.

The suspects are allegedly part of the insurgent group that fought against the Coalition force and Iraqi Security Forces Jan. 28 in Najaf. The suspects are believed to threatening the lives of persons within the leadership of Iraqi Security Forces in Babil Province.

There were no Iraqi civilian, Iraqi forces or Coalition force casualties.

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