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Press Release 20080901a-093
Sep. 1, 2008

Two Asaib al Haq suspects captured in al-Muthanna Province

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces captured two suspected members of the Shi’ite group Asaib al Haq Monday morning during an operation in Ar Rumaythah, about 200 km southeast of Baghdad in al-Muthanna Province.

Intelligence tips led forces to the location of suspected Asaib al Haq criminals, believed to be associated with the senior commander of all Asaib al Haq in Iraq. Asaib al Haq is a Shi’ite faction once part of Muqtada al Sadr’s militia. The group broke ties in opposition to the ceasefire and reconciliation with the Iraqi government.  Several suspected criminals in custody have asserted that the leaders of Asaib al Haq say they no longer have to be loyal to Sadr, claiming he has abandoned the struggle against Coalition forces.

Coalition forces entered the suspects’ location where they detained two alleged criminals without incident. Also on scene, forces confiscated a pistol and a Dragunov sniper rifle. The suspects’ capture comes one day after Coalition forces rounded up five alleged Asaib al Haq associates in the Adhamiyah district of Baghdad.

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