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Article: IRAQI SECURITY FORCES CAPTURE FIVE SPECIAL GROUPS CRIMINALS IN DIFFERENT OPERATIONS IN CENTRAL IRAQ
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- June 24, 2008
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The U.S. Army Special Operations Command issued the following news release:
Iraqi Security Forces captured five suspected Special Groups criminals in central Iraq, June 21-23.
The 8th Iraqi Army Division captured a suspected Special Groups criminal in Aziziayah, approximately 80 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, June 21. The suspect is known to collaborate with a wide variety of extremist groups and is said to be the single most intimidating figure in the Wasit province criminal element network. Reports indicate that he is a symbol of terror in the region, known for his violent tactics and cruelty, specifically the torture and murder of local government employees, ISF and their families.
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