COALITION
JOINT TASK FORCE - SEVEN
NEWS RELEASE
DSN 318.438.2289/COM 99.001.468.2289
May 10, 2003
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEK --- Consolidating under Coalition Control
COBRA BASE, IRAQ - Coalition Forces will continue military operations against armed groups and or individuals who pose a threat or challenge to the efforts of the Coalition to provide security for the people of Iraq. V Corps has accepted the voluntary consolidation of the Mujahedin-E Khalq's (MEK) forces, and subsequent control over these forces. This process is expected to take several days to complete. When finally accomplished, the peaceful resolution of this process between the MEK and Coalition will significantly contribute to the Coalition's mission to set the conditions that will establish a safe and secure environment for the people of Iraq. Previously, V Corps was monitoring a cease-fire brokered between the MEK and Special Forces elements. The MEK forces have been abiding by the terms of this agreement and are cooperating with Coalition soldiers. While we are confident that the process will proceed smoothly, we are conducting this operation in a deliberate manner to minimize the possibility of misunderstandings or renewed violence. Groups who display hostile intent or refuse to cooperate with the authority of the Coalition will be subjected to the full weight of Coalition military power. Groups are urged to adhere to this warning and submit to the authority of the Coalition immediately
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