SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The coalition strongly condemns
terrorists' murder of hostages recently found on the Kirkuk-Diyala road in
Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said
today.
The hostages were kidnapped by Islamic State of Iraq and
Syria militants earlier this week, Iraqi officials said.
After an intense search by Iraqi forces, the Iraqi Security
Media Center announced the discovery of the remains of eight hostages
yesterday.
"We join our Iraqi partners in mourning the brutal and
senseless murder of these men, and together we remain steadfast in our
commitment to destroy the remnants of Daesh," said Army Lt. Gen. Paul E.
Funk II, the CJTF-OIR commander. "We will continue to work with our Iraqi
partners to achieve the enduring defeat of the evil criminal organization for
the innocent civilians of Iraq, our nations, and all mankind."
CJTF-OIR continues its close work with the Iraqi forces
through training, advising, assisting, equipping and enhancing partner
capacities to secure the nation, people and borders of Iraq, task force
officials said.
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