Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070712-05
July 12, 2007

ISF, Coalition Forces conduct operations to bring security to Ad Diwaniyah
Multi-National Division – Central South PAO

BAGHDAD - Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces conducted combat operations July 10 and 11 in the city of Ad Diwaniyah with the aim of improving the security situation in the local area and detaining extremists.
 
During the operations four suspected insurgents were detained, eight were killed and 30 were wounded.

Maj. Gen. Pawel Lamla, Multi-National Division-Center South commander, said, “This operation is aimed to restore order in Ad Diwaniyah. The citizens of Ad Diwaniyah fully support this kind of operation.”

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