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Three Islamic State members arrested in operation, west of Anbar: Defense Ministry

 Three Islamic State members arrested in operation, west of Anbar: Defense Ministry

Iraqi security forces arrest a suspected fighter with the Islamic State group during a military operation.

Iraqi security forces arrest a suspected fighter with the Islamic State group during a military operation.
Anbar (IraqiNews.com) Three Islamic State members were arrested in west of Anbar, the Iraqi Defense Minister announced on Monday.

In a statement, the ministry said, “depending on accurate intelligence information troops managed to arrest three terrorists who belong to Islamic State in Qaim town, west of Anbar.”

The operation, according to the source, “was carried out after an ambush was set up for the terrorists in Jisr al-Rummana region. They were arrested later.”

Suring investigations, “the militants admitted to belonging to IS and carrying out several operations against police, army as well as civilians,” the statement added.

Thousands of IS militants as well as Iraqi civilians were killed since the government campaign, backed by paramilitary troops and the coalition, was launched in October 2016 to fight the militant group.

In December, Abadi announced full liberation of Iraqi lands, declaring end of war against IS members. However, Islamic State continues to launch sporadic attacks across Iraq against troops. Security reports indicate that the militant group still poses threat against stability in the country.

As many as 3,298 civilians were killed and 4,781 others were wounded in 2017, excluding Anbar civilian casualty figures for November and December, which are not available, UNAMI said in a report in December.

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