Iraqi security forces killed thirteen Special Groups fighters and detained 16 others during separate operations in Basrah. British advisers have moved into Basrah. Coalition forces killed five al Qaeda operatives and detained 16 during raids throughout Iraq. The Diyala provincial council called for a new operation after stating al Qaeda has regrouped in villages around Mandali.
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