AFP: US forces seize 16 'Qaeda terrorists'

[Eugene]

US forces seize 16 'Qaeda terrorists'

1 hour, 51 minutes ago

BAGHDAD (AFP) - US forces in Iraq captured 16 suspected insurgents Friday
including an Al-Qaeda leader known as "The Butcher" because of his penchant
for beheading capitives, the military said Friday.

This suspect was one of six insurgents captured in an early morning raid in the
northern city of Mosul in which a seventh suspect was killed, according to a
statement from US military headquarters.

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Full article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070309/wl_mideast_afp/iraqunrestarrest_070309074824

Related: Suspected AQ Media Emir, alleged "Butcher" captured in raids - MNF Iraq

[maddezmom]

1. I thought they already captured "The Butcher"

:shrug:

ah, I guess the other one was the Butcher of Ramadi

Citizens Turn Over 'Butcher of Ramadi' to Iraqi, U.S. Troops
American Forces Press Service


WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2005 – The terrorist known as "the Butcher of Ramadi" was detained today, turned in by local citizens in the provincial capital of Iraq's Anbar province, U.S. military officials in Iraq reported.
Amir Khalaf Fanus -- listed third on a "high-value individuals" list of terrorists wanted by the 28th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team -- was wanted for criminal activities including murder and kidnapping. Ramadi citizens brought him to an Iraqi and U.S. forces military base in Ramadi, where he was taken into custody.

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Dec2005/20051209_3596.html

[Eugene]

2. Butcher of Ramadi and Mosul?

Perhaps, al Qaeada in Iraq goes through "Butchers" as it goes through Number 3 guys.

[Parche]

3. Butcher of Crawford

They havnt captured the 'Butcher of Crawford' yet..................:rofl: