Former insurgents ambush al-Qaida, killing at least 18 in Iraq
Associated Press - November 10, 2007 9:23 AM ET
BAGHDAD (AP) - At least 18 people have been killed in clashes north of Baghdad between al-Qaida fighters and former insurgents who turned against the terror network.
A top leader of the Islamic Army tells The Associated Press that his fighters ambushed al-Qaida members near Samarra, killing 18 and seizing 16 prisoners. He says his Sunni Arab group also seized eight vehicles and weapons.
An Iraqi police officer in the area says the hostages will not be transferred to Iraq police. Instead, the policeman believes the Islamic Army plans to offer a prisoner swap for some of its members held by al-Qaida.
A top leader of the Islamic Army tells The Associated Press that his fighters ambushed liberal democrat al-Qaida members.