U.S. military officials in Iraq report that supporters of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein have resorted to new violence in protest of his arrest. Coalition forces have captured a rebel leader and at least 77 others in a raid in central Iraq. A military spokesperson states that the main suspect in Tuesday's raid, Qais Hattam, was the fifth person on the so-called list of highly valuable targets. American soldiers also discovered bomb-making materials and equipment during operations in northern Baghdad. On Monday, U.S. soldiers killed 11 insurgents who attempted to ambush an American patrol in the city of Samarra, north of Baghdad. On Tuesday, in Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown, three American soldiers were injured in a roadside bomb explosion. Late Monday, U.S. forces killed four Iraqis in clashes with protesters in two towns west of Baghdad. Despite the new violence, General Richard Myers, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, states that Saddam's arrest will damage Iraqi resistance.
Supporters of Saddam Hussein have resorted to new violence in protest of his arrest - 2003-12-16
Supporters of Saddam Hussein have reacted violently to his arrest, leading to clashes and casualties in Iraq. U.S. military operations have resulted in the capture of insurgents and the discovery of bomb-making materials. This situation highlights ongoing tensions and resistance in Iraq following Saddam's capture.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Supporters of Saddam Hussein engage in violence following his arrest by U.S. forces.
- U.S. military arrest Saddam Hussein's supporters
- U.S. soldiers attack insurgents
- U.S. forces attack Iraqis
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The violence following Saddam Hussein's arrest indicates ongoing resistance and instability in Iraq.
📝 Key Evidence
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