Multi-National Forces, Iraqi Security Forces Attacked from Mosque
Mosul, Iraq -- Multi-National Forces and Iraqi Security Forces conducting a joint patrol here on Dec. 28 were attacked with small arms fire by anti-Iraqi insurgents from a mosque. A Iraqi National Guard soldier was wounded in the attack.
Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, and the Iraqi National Guard, quickly maneuvered on the mosque. However, the insurgents fled as the Soldiers approached. ING Soldiers searching the mosque found evidence that a safe haven was given to the insurgents so they could conduct anti-Iraqi operations.
The Interim Iraqi Government and the Ninevah Provincial Governor has made it clear that any mosque used as a base of operations to conduct attacks against ISF or MNF is subject to search. Also, anyone using a position of authority to incite violence or jihad against the Iraqi government, ISF or MNF will be subject to arrest and detention.
The wounded ING soldier was transported to a Multi-National Forces facility here for treatment.
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