Living on the Edge

To assist reporters in Iraq or bound for Iraq, along with editors at home offices, MRE has received permission to post periodic security reports issued by Centurion Risk Assessment, a U.K.-based hostile environment training and consulting firm used by many media organizations. The reports, which are updated periodically, are based on information from Centurion security employees and clients based in Iraq. Inclusion of these reports on the MRE website is NOT an endorsement or solicitation of Centurion and is included only for informational purposes and with NO warranty or guarantee. In other words, reader beware. As with all hostile environments, journalists should be cautious, informed and, most importantly, watch their back and keep their heads down.

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Iraq Security Report – September 29, 2003

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The main news this week in Iraq focused on the hitting of ‘soft targets’ such as hotels where westerners are residing. These attacks were rumored to be once the security in and around Iraq was to be tightened by the security forces. The attackers / terrorists always had the capability to hit the CPA and other western residences as was proved with the UN attacks and the very recent explosion at the two hotels involving an IED and RPGs.

Iraq Security Report – September 29, 2003 READ

Iraq Security Report – Sept. 18, 2003

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The threat level to all personnel working in Iraq remains high. Attacks by armed groups and terrorists, etc. are consistent with the general consensus that their use of IEDs and small arms shows their increased sophistication.

Attacks on coalition forces continue on a daily basis, both by day and by night, consisting of IEDs, RPGs, hand grenades, small arms and mortar fire.

Iraq Security Report – Sept. 18, 2003 READ

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