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The checkpoints and raids have brought all roads in and out of the capital under government control, said Interior Minister Bayan Jabr, who leads Iraq's police forces. Before the offensive, authorities controlled only eight of Baghdad's 23 entrances, he said.

The actions are meant to expose insurgent hide-outs in the city, he said, adding, "Within the next few months, we can deal with all of the killings and assassinations."

Posted by Eddie Tews at June 3, 2005 05:24 PM