A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense suggests that attacks against U.S. forces and other coalition members in Iraq may be the work of former members of Saddam Hussein's secret service. Media reports, citing officials familiar with the intelligence research, indicate that former special operations officers of Iraq's 14th Division are known to be responsible for planting bombs along streets and roads, as well as some larger attacks involving the detonation of car bombs. According to the New York Times, the Defense Department's research indicates that the insurgency was planned prior to the fall of Baghdad, with the goal of continuing operations even in the event of Saddam Hussein's overthrow and the capture or killing of local commanders.
Involvement of Former Members of Saddam Hussein's Secret Service in Attacks Against Coalition Forces - 2004-04-29
A U.S. Defense Department study indicates that former members of Saddam Hussein's secret service may be orchestrating attacks against coalition forces in Iraq. This includes former special operations officers responsible for bombings and insurgency planning prior to Baghdad's fall. The findings highlight ongoing security challenges in Iraq post-Saddam.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A U.S. Defense Department study indicates that former members of Saddam Hussein's secret service are orchestrating attacks against coalition forces in Iraq. These attacks include bombings and were reportedly planned even before Saddam's fall.
- Former special operations officers from Iraq's 14th Division are involved in insurgent activities.
- The insurgency was premeditated to continue operations post-Saddam's regime.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Following the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, the country faced a power vacuum that led to widespread insurgency and violence, with remnants of the former regime seeking to undermine coalition efforts.
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