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Kirkuk Falls
Reports from the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk say US-backed Kurdish troops have entered the city. Kurdish troops told a BBC correspondent there that they met some resistance, but were then greeted by crowds in the centre of the city. Our correspondent reported witnessing scenes of celebrations as she arrived in the important oil city. "I've just arrived in Kirkuk. I am surrounded by crowds of people. They're celebrating what appears to be the fall of Kirkuk," said Dumeetha Luthra who is travelling with US special forces. "I was told that it fell half an hour ago and that Kurdish soldiers are being greeted by people from Kirkuk."Posted by: Paul Moloney 2003-04-10 |
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