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One Iraqi killed, one injured in separate explosions in Kirkuk
An Iraqi citizen was killed and another injured in two explosions north and central Kirkuk, while a child was kidnapped in northern Iraq. A booby-trapped car blew up on the Shen-Agha Darka town road resulting in the death of its driver, while another explosive device blew up central Kirkuk targeting a Domeez Police patrol injuring one close by civilian, an Iraqi Police source said. The source added that Housam Kamal, an eight year old boy, was kidnapped at the celebration grounds of Kirkuk. In addition, Al-Hawjiya Police patrols discovered an explosive device on the Al-Riyadh Al-Hawjiya road, which was later disarmed by Multi-National Forces (MNF).Meanwhile, 9, 82mm mortar shells landed in agricultural areas in Al-Yayji area, while another two mortar shells landed on Al-Yayhi MNF troop base. No injuries or casualties have been reported yet. A MNF statement said that soldiers under the American Army killed yesterday two members of Al-Qaeda in Al-Taji area north Iraq, pointing out that one of the killed individuals; Abou Osama is wanted by the Iraqi security troops for connection with suicidal attacks and aiding foreign militants. Posted by: Fred 2006-05-01 |
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