Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Tribal leaders of Baghdad district agree to support ISF
Security, Tribal
(Al-Iraqiyah television) - Staff Lieutenant General Abbud Qanbar, commander of operations for the Baghdad security plan, announced on August 16 that tribal leaders in the Al-Saidiyah district of Baghdad have agreed to support Iraqi security forces in the fight against terrorism, Al-Iraqiyah television reported. Qanbar said the willingness of the tribesmen to cooperate is a concrete step toward bringing security to the area. "When we agree with our kinfolk and brothers, we will isolate terrorism and outlaws," Qanbar told reporters. "Our success lies in the support of our brothers, citizens, and the residents of Baghdad for the [Iraqi] armed forces."
Labels: Al-Saidiyah, Iraqi security forces, Staff Lieutenant General Abbud Qanbar, tribal leaders
