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Insurgents continue mosque violations

Feb-15-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 15, 2005) – In yet another instance of disregard for the sanctity of Islamic holy places insurgents launched an attack on Multi-National Force Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) in northern Iraq today.

In what has become an all too frequent occurrence Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment were patrolling in southeastern Mosul when they were attacked by insurgents firing from a mosque. No MNF injuries were reported.

Firing from the mosque clearly is a violation of the law of war. Iraqi authorities have stated that those insurgents using a religious center as their headquarters or as a place to attack Iraqi Security Forces or Multi-National Forces will not be safe.

Iraqi Security Forces continue to work together with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom, leaders and citizens of Iraq to help build and maintain a prosperous and democratic nation. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent minority activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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