Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Monday, 17 July 2006, 14:25 GMT 15:25 UK Attack on Iraqi market kills 48 The market stalls were destroyed and produce charred by the attack At least 48 people have been killed and more than 60 injured in an attack on a market in the town of Mahmoudiya south of Baghdad, Iraqi officials have said. Mortars were fired into the open-air market before at least 20 gunmen opened fire on the panicking crowds. Many women and children were among the casualties, while most of the victims were believed to be Shia Muslims. The town, which has a mixed Shia and Sunni population, has been the scene of frequent bombings and shootings. Local police sources in Mahmoudiya said the market was attacked with mortars, after which gunmen rampaged through it firing at shops and civilians. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5186538.stm IRAQ dasha: Ma/Ju/Me/Ju/Ra  satva Jorge Angelino Rua da Sociedade Filarmónica Perpétua Azeitonense, 29 2925-598 Azeitão Portugal jorge.angelino tel: mobile: 210813674 963916784 Add me to your address book... Want a signature like this? -- Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release 14.07.2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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