07 August 2005 Military News

Two Task Force Liberty Soldiers killed, three wounded by IED
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Marine killed by suicide attack
Car Bomb Kills Marine; U.S., Iraqi Soldiers Capture Terrorists, Munitions AFPS 07 Aug 2005 -- A suicide car bomber killed a U.S. Marine assigned to Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Aug. 6 near Amiriyah, Iraq.
Two U.S. Soldiers Killed; Coalition Forces Detain Dozens in Northern Iraq AFPS 07 Aug 2005 -- Two Task Force Liberty soldiers were killed and three wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated near a vehicle patrol near Samarra, Iraq, at about 6:00 p.m. Aug. 6, officials said.
Afghan, Coalition Forces Stymie Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan AFPS 07 Aug 2005 -- Afghan and coalition forces stopped several terrorist attacks on Aug. 5 and 6 when they destroyed three improvised explosive devices in southern and eastern Afghanistan, U.S. military officials said today.
Violence Continues Across Afghanistan RFE/RL 07 Aug 2005 -- The past 24 hours have seen a number of violent incidents across Afghanistan

Israeli Cabinet Approves First Stage of Gaza Pullout as Netanyahu Resigns VOA 07 Aug 2005 -- Israeli Cabinet has approved the first stage of the upcoming pullout from the Gaza Strip
Divided Ivory Coast Celebrates Independence VOA 07 Aug 2005 -- Dual ceremonies took place Sunday in the government-controlled south of Ivory Coast and the rebel-held north to mark the 45th anniversary of independence from colonial power France.
US Envoys Optimistic About Sudan Peace Process VOA 07 Aug 2005 -- U.S envoys to Sudan, Constance Newman and Roger Winter say they expect Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement to hold, despite the death of Vice President and former rebel leader John Garang.
Palestinians Say Gaza Withdrawal a Challenge and Opportunity VOA 07 Aug 2005 -- Palestinian officials say many details must be worked out in the coming days if Israel's disengagement from the Gaza Strip is to advance the cause of peace
Nine Russian Soldiers Reported Killed In Chechnya RFE/RL 07 Aug 2005 -- Chechnya's pro-Kremlin administration said today that nine Russian soldiers were killed and nine more wounded in weekend clashes with Chechen separatist rebels

EGYPT: Local NGOs receive funding to monitor elections IRIN 07 Aug 2005 -- A coalition of Egyptian NGOs has received funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to monitor the country’s presidential election in September and legislative elections to follow in November.

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