Leader of US-allied Sunni group killed in Iraq

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Source: Associated Press

BAGHDAD - Gunmen killed a senior leader of a U.S.-allied Sunni group and six of his guards in an ambush south of Baghdad, a group member said Tuesday.

Roadside bombings also killed another person and wounded a dozen Tuesday, in a second consecutive day of bombings in the capital.

Unknown gunmen attacked the convoy of Sheik Ibrahim al-Karbouli in Youssifiyah on Monday, said the group member who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fears for his own security. The sheik was a senior leader of the so-called awakening council in the town, which is a former al-Qaida stronghold about 12 miles south of Baghdad.




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[Amonester]

1. The Surge Is Working...

The (un-necessary) Civil War Surge, That Is.

:banghead:

[xchrom]

2. killed -- cause the surge is working so well right? nt

[951-Riverside]

3. Iraq: Gunmen kill US-allied Sunni group leader

Source: The Associated Press

Gunmen killed a senior leader of a U.S.-allied Sunni group and six of his guards in an ambush south of Baghdad, a group member and residents said Tuesday.

The U.S. military confirmed casualties in an attack on the man's house but denied that he was killed.

Sheik Ibrahim al-Karbouli's convoy came under attack Monday in Youssifiyah, according to one of his followers and several residents in the town. All spoke on condition of anonymity out of fears for their own security.

The sheik was a senior leader of the so-called awakening council in the town, which is a former al-Qaida stronghold about 12 miles south of the Iraqi capital.

The two versions of events — one from a group member and several townspeople and another from the U.S. military — could not be immediately reconciled.

Read more: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gkx-3oYeFwuWKCusr2jrojs98w8wD92C6RD00

[John Q. Citizen]

4. Batlle of the versions. Watch for the hybreds any hour now.