April 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

16 April 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

PRESS CONFERENCE: Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Bergner, April 16, 2008 MNF-I 16 Apr 2008 -- Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Bergner, Multi-National Force - Iraq spokesman, provides an operational update. Highlights include the find of an important al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) document
April 15 airpower summary: Predator strikes enemy AFPN 16 Apr 2008
Intercepted al-Qaida Letter Reveals Tactics, Strategy AFPS 16 Apr 2008 -- Use silenced guns to kill coalition forces at Iraqi security checkpoints, smuggle weapons in gradual shipments to reduce the risk of detection, and poison Iraq's water supply with nitric acid to spread disease and death.
Coalition Forces Detain 13 Suspects in Iraq Operations AFPS 16 Apr 2008 -- Coalition forces detained 13 suspected terrorists during operations yesterday and today targeting al-Qaida in Iraq networks in the Tigris River Valley and northwestern Iraq.

US Official Urges Congress to Pass War Funding Request VOA 16 Apr 2008 -- The Bush administration is warning Congress of potential layoffs at the Department of Defense if they do not approve a $108 billion funding package for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by the end of next month.

Iraq Replaces Two Senior Commanders in Basra VOA 16 Apr 2008 -- Iraqi officials say two senior commanders in Basra were replaced Wednesday, weeks after Iraqi security forces failed in efforts to crack down on Shi'ite militias in the southern city.

Turkish Air Raid Targets Kurds in Northern Iraq VOA 16 Apr 2008 -- The Turkish military says its warplanes attacked a group of Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq as they tried to sneak across the border into Turkey.

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