It is the second province to be placed under direct Iraqi control since September 7, when coalition forces handed over command of Iraq's armed forces to the government.
(AP)
RFE/RL Iraq Report
RFE/RL Iraq Report
Iraqi soldiers in Baghdad (file photo) (epa) September 18, 2006 -- The Iraqi army today assumed operational control of security operations in the central province of Salah Al-Din from the U.S.-led coalition.
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