Coalition Forces Capture Two Key al-Qaida Leaders in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Aug. 25, 2008 – Coalition forces captured two suspected senior al-Qaida in Iraq leaders here during recent operations, military officials reported. Salim Abdallah Ashur al-Shujayri, also known as Abu Uthman, was captured Aug. 11. He reportedly is the al-Qaida emir of Baghdad’s Rusafa district. Ali Rash Nasir Jiyad al-Shammari, also known as Abu Tiba, was captured Aug. 17. Both men are assessed to be long-time members of al-Qaida in Iraq, officials said. Coalition officials said Abu Tiba is believed to be the al-Qaida senior advisor in Baghdad, providing guidance and targeting assistance to subordinates throughout the city, including Abu...

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