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2010-12-04 Iraq

Thi-Qar intel chief escapes assassination attempt in Baghdad

BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: Chief of the Thi-Qar Intelligence survived an attempt on his life on Friday, while an army soldier was killed by a sniper in separate incidents in Baghdad, a security source said.

Brigadier Ahmad Saleh survived an attempt on his life when gunmen opened fire on him near al-Muthanna airport central Baghdad, the source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.

The officer was wounded and was carried to the hospital for treatment, he added.
A sniper killed a soldier while on duty in al-Biejiya region in al-Mansour neighborhood, western Baghdad, he said.

Unknown gunmen blew up a building under construction in al-Taji region, northern Baghdad, the source said, pointing out that the explosion caused no casualties.

Posted by Steve White 2010-12-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11136 views ] Top

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