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Iraqi Security Forces, Stryker Brigade kill 13

Apr-10-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

This is a TFO press release published at Gulf1. I still have no idea why these are not being published by Army Public Affairs.

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MOSUL, IRAQ (Apr. 10, 2004) – Iraqi Security Force personnel from the Facilities Protective Services and the Iraqi Police, as well as Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) killed 13 and detained 12 anti-Coalition forces in northern Iraq during operations conducted today and Friday.

Coalition forces dispersed a violent and unauthorized demonstration at Mosul City Hall Friday afternoon, killing three anti-Coalition personnel. Coalition soldiers responded to small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire. The demonstration had not been coordinated with Ninewah Government officials or the Coalition commander in advance, and quickly turned from a demonstration to an act of violence. Facilities Protective Service and Mayors’ Guards maintained security throughout the rest of the day.

Iraqi police detained three suspects during a planned, peaceful demonstration at Sadiq Rasham Mosque. The suspects were found with hand grenades and AK-47s in their possession in violation of approved guidelines.

The demonstration itself, which included about 600 people, followed approved guidelines in which demonstrations must stay in the vicinity of the requested and approved location. It also must remain peaceful for the safety and rights of others who do not express the same issues and concerns of the demonstrators. Today’s activities show that demonstrations can be approved by the Ninevah Province Governor and local Coalition commander, and can be conducted peacefully.

Iraqi Facility Protection Services foiled an attempted bank robbery in the Al Muthan neighborhood of Mosul, detaining two suspects Friday afternoon.

In two operations near Tall Afar, Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment responded to attacks by anti-Coalition forces detaining two suspects. The unit also killed one assailant, however it could not be confirmed.

A patrol from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment was engaged by 12 assailants in a truck with a rocket propelled grenade near Al Thubat. The patrol returned fire with a missile, destroying the truck, and killing all 12 assailants.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment detained two suspects who were transporting an improvised explosive device at a checkpoint near Hammam Al Alil Friday night.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment detained four suspects near Hammam Al Alil. The suspects were operating in violation of the curfew in the region.

Task Force Olympia continues to work with the citizens and leaders of Iraq to make it a safe, prosperous, and democratic nation. Anyone with information about criminal or terrorist activities should inform the Iraqi Police, Coalition Forces, or call the Tips Hotline 813-343 or 780-013. To turn in weapons or munitions, contact any Coalition soldier or call the Hotline (813-343) to arrange turn-in.


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