The Anbar Police commander, Gen. Ahmed Al-Dulaimi, was
killed today as his motorcade was on its way to the Abu Risha area northeast of
Ramadi. A roadside explosive device was detonated as his vehicle was passing
by. He was rushed to the hospital where he passed away. Also killed in the
explosion was one of his bodyguards and his private photographer.
Brigadier-General Sabah Mohammed has been provisionally appointed in his place,
pending the appointment of a new commander by the Interior Ministry.
Following the assassination, a broad security operation was
launched in the area.
Also in Ramadi today, mortar fire from unknown sources has
struck several districts in the city, causing a number of civilian casualties. Gunmen have also been on the move in the western and
southern districts of the city; they have seized control of large areas of
those districts.
In Hit township, following yesterday's fierce clashes and
coalition air strikes. The clashes and mortar attacks have killed 4 residents
and wounded 11 in a number of the town's districts.
In Garma, security forces have taken control of areas
northeast of Fallujah toward Garma.
Within Fallujah, the situation is relatively calm.
The Anbar Council announced today that it has received approval
for the formation of a tribal fighters' National Guard to take on the armed
groups. The Deputy Council Leader, Faleh Al-Issawi, has also stated that the
entire Anbar Province
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