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Baghdad's security chief sacked over bombings
[Iran Press TV Latest] Baghdad's security chief has been sacked over a series of massive bombings in the city which killed over 120 people. Prime Minister "Nouri al-Maliki, as the commander in chief of the armed forces, ordered the removal of Lieutenant General Abboud Qanbar from his post" on Wednesday, a statement by the Premier's Office said. Qanbar will be replaced by Lieutenant General Ahmed Hashem Awoudeh. Al-Maliki reportedly sacked the security chief in response to the lawmakers who demanded an explanation from the country's leaders over Tuesday's blasts. The explosions also left 448 others wounded. Posted by: Fred 2009-12-10 |
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