Monday, September 05, 2005

Brits killed

Two British soldiers and at least 14 Iraqis have been killed by a roadside bomb in Basra, an area relatively free of insurgents, however, violence has been flaring up since the government announcement that ousted dictator Saddam Hussein will go on trial on October 19 over a 1982 massacre of Shias, a decision branded by his defense lawyers in Amman as political meddling.

Saudi's kill insurgents

The gunfight in Dammam between Saudi al-Qaida and Saudi police followed raids on buildings used by suspected insurgents.

The initial raid killed two but many escaped which led to gun battles in the streets which lasted hours.
The remaining fighters then occupied buildings in the Hamra district, another gun battle took place, this time insurgents using RPG's and grenades.
Heavily armed security personnel moved in and the situation was eventually brought to an end.

Casualties have been reported on both sides, but what hasn't been reported (that I can find anyway) is what happened to the insurgents that were holding up in the building, although it's probably safe to say they are quite dead.

*Update

Surprisingly they are still alive
Saudi forces have said they have no immediate plans to take them by force.

Short and sweet

Iraqi government sources forecast a quick trial and execution for Saddam.

Like I said, short and sweet

Insurgents attack ministry

Perhaps in one of their most daring operations yet, insurgents left two Iraqi policemen dead when they attacked the interior ministry building in Baghdad.

At dawn over 30 insurgents armed with RPG's pulled up outside the ministry building and opened fire.
The attack was only fleeting but left two policemen dead and a number wounded.
It is believed no insurgents were killed.

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