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Liputan6.com, Baghdad: At least six suspected al-Qaeda leaders who often do extortion and murder in northern Iraq, killed and captured by U.S. forces and Iraqi soldiers. The suspects were arrested in Mosul, 360 kilometers northwest of Baghdad, in a joint security operation between the U.S. and Iraq in the past 18-24 Maret. Thus the U.S. military said on Thursday (1 / 4) night.

They were allegedly involved in extortion and murder network that targets the oil companies and small businesses to help fund Al-Qaeda in Mosul. However, after the introduction of security operations, the ability of Al-Qaeda operates in Iraq and restructure would be hindered.

Mosul has long been a stronghold for the militant Al-Qaeda and other insurgent groups since the invasion of Iraq that the coalition forces led by the United States in 2003. Sporadic attacks by militants often happens in Iraq. This represents a decrease of the mirror once security conditions setback Iraqi government's efforts to restore the situation. (AST / ANS / Xinhua)