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News From Diyala River Valley
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 12:33 PM
There are two pieces on this area. One is the progress made which is ignored by the Leftinistra and their mouthpiece puppets of the Lame Stream Media and the other one is the recent bombing that killed and wounded Iraqi Service Members. I wonder which one will get the coverage…pathetic, ain’t it?
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| Coalition Forces see progress in Diyala River Valley
23 April 2007
TIKRIT, Iraq – “As lethal and non-lethal operations continue in the Diyala River Valley, Coalition Forces continue to see signs of progress throughout the area which clearly shows the people’s disdain for terrorist activity and the increasing support of the Iraqi Security Forces,” said Col. David W. Sutherland, senior U.S. Army officer in Diyala.
The information provided by the citizens led to the discovery of two caches and the detention of two suspected terrorists who were still carrying the initiation systems for IEDs. Six anti-Iraqi forces were also killed in the area.
The caches included artillery rounds, an anti-tank mine, more than five rocket-propelled grenades and IED-making material.
Aside from the citizens providing information, the local tribal leaders have approached the patrol base in Zaganiyah to meet with the Iraqi army and Coalition leadership and discuss the way ahead.
“The willingness of these leaders to come to the patrol base demonstrates that the grip of al-Qaeda has loosened and the people no longer fear for their lives by talking with Americans,” said Lt. Col. Andrew Poppas, 5-73 Cav. commander.
In other areas of the Diyala River Valley, tribal leaders who previously lacked confidence in the Iraqi Security Forces are now reaching out to the IA and police.
According to Poppas, the local leader in As Sadah has “taken the mantle of his leadership seriously and is determined to strike out on a path of independence,” as he now regularly meets with the IA, IP and Shia leadership in surrounding areas to return Shia families to the area and fix essential services.
The leader in Had Maskar is also reaching out to the security forces to rid the area of terrorist activity.
“We continue to build on this hard-won momentum by remaining on the offense,” Poppas said.
Photo: Col. David W. Sutherland, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division commander, briefs Admiral William Fallon, the Central Command commander, and Maj. Gen. Benjamin Mixon, commander of Multi-National Division-North, on the current situation in Diyala province during a meeting at Forward Operating Base Gabe, April 21. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Serena Hayden, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs) |
In Zaganiyah, Iraq, Saturday, citizens from the area approached members of the 5th Iraqi Army Division and Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, to inform them of weapon caches and people responsible for placing improvised explosive devices.The BIG News as Pressed By The Lame Stream Media
VBIED DETONATES NEAR DIYALA’S PROVINCIAL COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS
TIKRIT, Iraq - A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated at an Iraqi police checkpoint near Diyala’s provincial council headquarters Monday, killing 6 policemen on site and wounding 13 more, one of whom died of wounds.
“This will not deter the work of the honorable and dedicated [people] to bring about security, peace and prosperity,” said Governor Ra’ad Hameed Al-Mula Jowad Al-Tamimi, governor of Diyala, who said he condemns the criminal and cowardly acts by the terrorists.
Although a provincial council meeting was about to begin, the target of the attack is unknown since the vehicle detonated as the IP was directing traffic, allowing a Coalition Forces’ convoy to pass through the checkpoint unhindered.
“The provincial council, who was meeting to discuss the 2007 provincial budget, continued their meeting despite the attack,” said Col. David W. Sutherland, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division commander and senior U.S. Army officer in Diyala. “The council members refuse to be intimidated or swayed by this attack, realizing security and stability for the people is necessary.”
Iraqi army and police were on site immediately to execute emergency procedures and secure the area. Nine of the wounded IP were transferred to a Coalition Force medical facility for treatment. The additional policemen were transferred to Baqouba General Hospital.
“The responsiveness of the Iraqi army and police was critical in today’s attack, as it prevented the death of local citizens and possibly, government officials,” Sutherland said. “Their quick response shows the increasing progress of their forces and their desire to protect the people of Diyala.”
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