An Iraqi Army brigade took over control of security in Maysan after the Amarah bombings. Sadrist staged demonstrations in Baghdad, and accused the US of conducting the attacks in Amarah. Coalition forces killed three al Qaeda operatives and detained 12 during operations in central Iraq. US forces detained 27 al Qaeda in northern Babil province.
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