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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
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August 24, 2004
Release Number: 04-08-78
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STILL IMAGES SHOW MILITIA MORTAR POSITION NEAR NAJAF SHRINE
BAGHDAD - Evidence of a complete mortar system set up by Muqtada Militia forces on the eastern sidewalk of the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf was recorded in video footage shot by a Multi-National Force aircraft Monday.
In video stills, the mortar system, consisting of mortar tube, base plate and bi-pod legs, is surrounded by tables and chairs.
While the Muqtada Militia continues to use holy sites in Najaf as bases for their operations, MNF operations are not directing fire at the Imam Ali shrine and have not struck the shrine or any other holy sites. MNF take extreme care not to damage the shrine or any other holy sites in their responses.
Images can be accessed at http://www.centcom.mil/galleries/galleries.asp
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