Fox: Abu Asma, "Al Qaeda in Iraq leader," killed by Coalition Forces

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

Coalition Forces Kill Al Qaeda in Iraq leader
Friday, February 24, 2006

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,185901,00.html

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Al Qaeda in Iraq's leader in northern Baghdad was killed in a raid Friday, the U.S. military said.

The military identified Abu Asma, also known as Abu Anas and Akram Mahmud al-Mushhadani, as an explosives expert with close ties to important car bomb manufacturers in Baghdad.

He died in a northern Baghdad raid conducted by coalition forces with the help of Iraqi police, a military statement said.

"Intelligence reports indicated Abu Asma was in possession of and expected to use suicide vests against the Iraqi people and security forces," the statement said. "He was directly responsible for many deaths and injuries of coalition and Iraqi security forces."

No further details were provided.

[LynnTheDem]

1. And did he have al Zarqawi's missing or not leg with him?

And so the "insurgency" is over now, right?

Like it was after we caught Hussein?

Like it was after the "elections"?

Like it was every few months over the past 3+ years?

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

3. Last throes. I just know it. Let's celebrate by going quail hunting.

:evilgrin:

[LynnTheDem]

10. Sounds good. Thirsty, first?

:beer:

[wakeme2008]

2. But was he the number 2 or number 3 man

:rofl:

[Chipper Chat]

8. He was no. 2 and 1/2

Condi is reviewing to see if he qualifies for No. 2

[cyberia]

4. Was that raid

an Asma attack?

[LynnTheDem]

11. LOL!

That's good. :D

[leftchick]

5. it was probably some poor Iraqi farmer

what else are they going to do after losing seven guys in one day? They have to start up with the phantom stories to show they died for a good cause. Just like Vietnam.

[xchrom]

6. like the invasion of iraq hasn't created plenty

to take this guys place?

when everybody wants to kill you -- there are endless #2 guys.

[PassingThrough]

7. Blow up alot of houses and your bound to get lucky eventually. /nt

[mike6640]

9. Part of the insurgency

It seems anyone in Iraq who is pissed off enough to join the insurgency can claim to be part of Al Qaeda...

Edit for typo