Map of Special Groups Activity in Iraq
Sep 30, 2008 - Institute for t...This Google Earth file maps Multi-National Force-Iraq press releases on activity by and against Iranian-backed Special Groups.
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Rusafa
Special Groups Regenerate
Iranian-backed Special Groups in Iraq launched an offensive that cost them Basra and Sadr City but have regenerated in order to disrupt the Iraqi government with assassinations and spectacular attacks
The Battle in Basra and the Backlash in Baghdad
Mar 25, 2008 - AnonymousA commentary on the recent operations against Jaysh al-Mahdi militias in Basra and their effects in Baghdad.
Iraq Statistics Reference-November 2007
Dec 3, 2007 - Institute for t...This document contains graphs and charts released by MNF-I and MNC-I regarding violence in Iraq.
Rusafa (الرصافة)
The Rusafa security district is situated on the eastern bank of the Tigris River in the heart of the city. Rusafa neighbors the Adhamiyah district to the north, and the districts of Karadah and 9 Nissan to the south and southeast. Rusafa also neighbors Sadr City along its northeastern border, and this proximity has given rise to a strong influence of Shi’a militias.
Karadah (الكرادة)
The Karadah security district is located in central Baghdad, on the southeastern bank of the Tigris River. To the north and northeast, Karadah neighbors the districts of Rusafa and 9 Nissan, respectively. Opposite the Tigris, the Karadah peninsula neighbors the Karkh district to the north and the Rasheed district to the south.
9 Nissan (تسعة نيسان)
Operation Fardh Al-Qanoon
An operation to secure the population of Baghdad by targeting al Qaeda, Sunni insurgent, and Shi'a extremist elements.
Operation Together Forward II
The follow-on operation to Together Forward I aimed at improving Baghdad’s security conditions.
Iranian Influence
Iran has been actively involved in supporting Shi'a militias and encouraging sectarian violence in Iraq since the invasion of 2003.