1.20.2007

Sadr Ally Arrested In Iraq

I expected the initial thrust to be against Sunni Muslims, because we were originally too slow to grasp their intent to start the sectarian clashes that have become so deadly. But this is good , too.
"The suspect allegedly leads various illegal armed group operations and is affiliated with illegal armed group cells targeting Iraqi civilians for sectarian attacks and violence," the statement said, adding he was believed to be affiliated with Baghdad death squad commanders, including Abu Dura, a Shiite militia leader who has gained a reputation for his brutality.
The official and an Iraqi police officer, who also declined to be identified for fear of reprisals, also said one of the mosque's guards was killed in a firefight during the raid that damaged the mosque walls, while four other people who were with the sheik were arrested.
espresso beans to CNSNews

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