AD DIWANIYAH, Iraq – Iraqi army troops swept into the city in the early morning hours of April 6 to disrupt militia activity and return security and stability back to the government of Iraq.
Soldiers of the 8th Iraqi Army Division, supported by Soldiers and paratroopers from Multi-National Division-Baghdad, began Operation Black Eagle at approximately 6:30 a.m., in response to the recent violence threatening to destabilize the region.
"Instead of showing instability and bowing to intimidation, the Iraqi government and its security forces have taken action and boldly responded to the militia threat," said Col. Michael Garrett, commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, who are assisting in the operation. "The decisive actions taken by the 8th Iraqi Army Division are just the beginning of the government's plan to re-establish security in the area and create an environment where the government can improve the quality of life for the people of Ad Diwaniyah."
| Date Taken: | 04.06.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 04.06.2007 10:56 |
| Story ID: | 9795 |
| Location: | DIWANIYAH, IQ |
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