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Iraqi Security Forces Capture Alleged Zarqawi Lieutenants in Ramadi

By Evan Kohlmann

This from the Government Communications Directorate of the Republic of Iraq:

"Security forces captured another so-called Tanzim Qa`idat al-Jihad Fi Bilad Al-Rafidayn (QJBR) Amir [commander].  Hamza Ali Ahmed al-Widmizyar, also known as Abu Majid was captured in a raid in Ramadi in early April.  Abu Majid facilitated communications, weapons and money for al-Zarqawi.  Abu Majid was also directly associated with Hiwa Gopali and Umar Baziyani, both of whom were trusted al-Zarqawi lieutenants captured by Security Forces in 2004.  Abu Majid has met personally with al-Zarqawi at least on five separate occasions.  Salman Aref Abdulkadir Khwamurad al-Zardowe, a.k.a. Abu Sharif, who was, also, captured in the raid, confirmed Abu Majid's position and connections within the al-Zarqawi network.  Abu Sharif confessed his involvement in terrorist activity for over three years to include making and detonating improvised explosive devices.  Both Abu Majid and Abu Sharif have provided information to Security Forces that will likely lead to more significant arrests of al-Zarqawi associated terrorists in Mosul, Ramadi, and Kirkuk."

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