Just hours earlier, the U.S. had suffered a major setback there. Sheikh Abdul Sattar Abu Risha was killed in a bombing near his home in Ramadi. One year ago to the day, Sheikh Abu Risha formed the pro-U.S. Anbar Awakening to fight members of al-Qaeda. President Bush met with Sheikh Abu Risha just 10 days ago during the president’s brief visit to Anbar province.
Key U.S. Iraqi Ally Killed in Car Bombing
HeadlineSep 14, 2007