Security, Sunni Participation Deterred Election Violence, General Says

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

12.22.2005

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By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service


WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2005 " Increased numbers of capable Iraqi security forces and more Sunni involvement in the electoral process were among the factors that deterred terrorist violence before and during the Dec. 15 voting, a senior U.S. military officer told reporters at a Baghdad news conference today.

Unlike the days preceding the Jan. 30 Iraqi election, there was no jump in terrorist activity just before or during the Dec. 15 voting, Army Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, spokesman for Multinational Force Iraq, said.

• Date Taken: 12.22.2005
• Date Posted: 12.22.2005 16:35
• Story ID: 4178
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US