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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070831-04
August 31, 2007

Iraqi Special Operations Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain
suspected al-Qaeda Emir, one terrorist
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Special Operations Forces, with U.S. Special Forces as advisers,
detained a suspected al-Qaeda Emir and a terrorist cell member during an intelligence
driven operation Aug. 30 in Baghdad.

Reports indicate the Emir has directed and conducted kidnappings and murders
of local nationals. The Sunni extremist is believed to have participated in indirect fire
attacks against local citizens.

The suspects are currently being detained for questioning for their involvement in
the injury and death of Iraqi citizens and other criminal activity.

No Iraqi or U.S. Special Forces were injured during the operation.

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