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Current Operations

• Coalition forces Soldier attacked by IED
• MND-B Soldier attacked by rockets
• MND-C Soldier dies of Non-combat related injuries
• PRESS CONFERENCE: Operational Update: Dr. Tahseen Sheikhly, April 6, 2008 MNF-I 06 Apr 2008 -- Dr. Tahseen Sheikhly, civilian spokesman for Operation Fardh al-Qanoon, provides an operational update
• April 5 airpower summary: C-17s carry the load AFPN 06 Apr 2008
• One Terrorist Killed, 22 Detained in Coalition Operations AFPS 06 Apr 2008 -- Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 22 suspects during operations targeting al Qaeda in central and northern parts of Iraq today, according to coalition press releases.

Deployments

US Policy

• Civilian Contractor Charged With Assault Under Military Law AFPS 06 Apr 2008 -- Multinational Corps Iraq announced yesterday that a civilian contractor accompanying the force has been charged with aggravated assault under military law.
• US Army worried by rising stress of return to Iraq-NY Times IRNA 06 Apr 2008 -- Army leaders are expressing increased alarm about the mental health of soldiers who would be sent back to the front again and again under plans that call for troop numbers to be sustained at high levels in Iraq for this year and beyond.
• McCain: Iraq's Military 'Performed Pretty Well' in Basra Assault VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. Republican Party's presumptive nominee for president, Senator John McCain, says Iraq's military performed "pretty well" during its recent assault in the southern Iraqi city of Basra despite mixed results of the battle.

United Nations

• IRAQ: UN agencies call for international help to clear mines IRIN 06 Apr 2008 -- Marking the third annual International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) called for a global effort to help Iraq in its mine clearance operations.

Reconstruction Issues

Foreign Reactions

News Reports

• Death Toll Climbs in Clashes in Baghdad's Sadr City VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- Iraqi authorities say U.S. and Iraqi forces are battling gunmen in Baghdad's Sadr City district, leaving at least 22 people dead.