U.S., Iraqi forces begin security operation to protect voters

Friday, January 28, 2005

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- U.S. troops packed extra uniforms and ammunition before moving out of their main base Thursday to take up positions around Baghdad, part of a massive security operation to protect voters during weekend elections that insurgents have vowed to disrupt.

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