Region | Iraq
Iraqi troops capture suspected Shiite militiamen
The US military said on Sunday that a Shiite militiaman believed to have recently returned from Iran has been detained with four other suspects south of Baghdad.
- Agencies
- Published: 16:33 August 3, 2008
Baghdad: The US military said on Sunday that a Shiite militiaman believed to have recently returned from Iran has been detained with four other suspects south of Baghdad.
A statement said one of those captured is believed to have "recently returned from Iran and is seeking to re-establish his power base" in the southern city of Qurna.
The statement added that the Shiite is being blamed for planting roadside bombs and other attacks on Iraqi and foreign forces.
The military says he was captured with another militant cell leader in the area, and three other suspects were seized in other operations.
Share this article
Popular in News
News Editor's choice
-
A year after 173 defenceless people were killed
Mumbai itself is far from safe from another deadly attack, even though the level of security consciousness of the average Mumbaikar has been raised since 26/11
-
Nato supports Obama's plea
European and other allies to send around 6,000 troops to Afghanistan
-
Official confirms mayor is the suspect
Many witnesses have come forward, justice secretary says
-
Into an oasis of values
A place to snuggle in the warmth of old manners away from the bustle of city life
