Yarmouk leader killed by extremist attack

Yarmouk leader killed by extremist attack
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
January 11, 2008

A Baghdad neighborhood council chairman was killed by an extremist who detonated a car bomb Jan. 8 in western Baghdad.

Dr. Faleh Mansour Hussain served his community as the chairman of the Yarmouk Neighborhood Council.

Following the detonation, Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, sealed off the area and assisted in the aftermath of the attack.

Iraqi first responders transported him to the Yarmouk Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

“Dr. Faleh was an honorable man who always held the interest of the Yarmouk neighborhood first,” said Maj. J. Frank Garcia, public affairs officer for 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. “Attacks on civilians like this are done by those who are trying to prevent the peace and stability Iraqi citizens deserve.”

The incident is under investigation.

Video: U.S. Army Soldiers Award Grants to Business Owners

Video: U.S. Army Soldiers Award Grants to Business Owners
DVIDSHUB
Joint Combat Camera Center
Date Taken: 10-10-2007

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B-roll of U.S. Soldiers awarding grants to local business owners in Baghdad, Iraq. Scenes include Soldiers meeting with a local business owner, speaking with the individual and paying out money to the individual. Produced by Senior Airman Geneva Stone.

Video: U.S. Army Soldiers Site Weapons

Video: U.S. Army Soldiers Site Weapons
DVIDSHUB
Joint Combat Camera Center
Date Taken: 10-10-2007

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B-roll of U.S. Soldiers siting weapons in at Camp Liberty, Iraq. Scenes include Soldiers at a shooting range siting in their weapons, firing rounds and checking their targets. Produced by Senior Airman Geneva Stone.

Black Lions capture suspected extremist (Baghdad)

Black Lions capture suspected extremist (Baghdad)
Multi-National Force Iraq Website
January 9, 2008

Multi-National Division – Baghdad forces captured a suspected extremist in the southern portion of the capital during a raid in the early morning hours of Jan. 3.

The 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division received word from the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Inf. Div. that one of their targets was in the “Black Lions” area of operations.

Company A, 1-28 Inf. raided a house in the western area of the Rashid District after receiving reliable information to the suspect’s whereabouts.

In addition to capturing the suspected insurgent, “Attack” Company detained another individual who was in the house.

“This is a strong example of cooperation between units to identify an individual who we believe has been conducting extremist actions outside of our operational area,” said Maj. Kirk Luedeke, Task Force Dragon spokesman.

Daily Security Incidents

Daily Security Incidents
McClatchy News
Jan 8, 2008

Around 11 a.m., an IED was planted inside the car of the head of Yarmouk council ( Dr.Falah Mansour Hussein ) who was killed in the incident with two other people who were injured .