Release A050704d
Search for displaced persons in Al Anbar Province comes up empty
Multi-National Force-Iraq
BAGHDAD , Iraq - After an extensive search by Coalition forces and Iraqi Minister of Interior personnel in al Anbar Province, no evidence has been found of large numbers of displaced persons due to current operations in the Al Qaim area.
Coalition forces have employed unmanned aerial vehicles, ground patrols, and information from aid and other government agencies to try to locate the reported displaced Iraqis.
Coalition forces continue to support efforts by the Ministry of Health and humanitarian aid organizations to provide care to the people of Iraq displaced due to operations underway to rid the country of terrorists.
Coalition forces remain ready to provide support and coordination to help relief efforts to reach those in need.
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