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Iraqi Rebels Hit Green-Zone, 7 Killed
(The Guardian, 14 October 2004)
Insurgents killed seven people today and wounded at least 15 others after breaching the heavy fortifications of Baghdad's green zone, setting off bombs they had carried into a market and a cafe. . . . It is believed to be the first time that insurgents have struck from within the heavily guarded compound. A group loyal to Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility for the attacks in a statement on a website. . . . US military spokesman Capt Brian Lucas said that six people had been killed and 10 wounded in the first explosion at an outdoor bazaar. Two of those killed were US citizens. The second blast took place at the popular Green Zone Cafe, where one civilian was killed and five others wounded. . . . The blasts sent a large plume of thick, black smoke rising from the zone, home to about 10,000 Iraqis alongside US troops and international officials and contractors. . . . The explosions come on the eve of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The beginning of the holy month last year was marked by a major upsurge in insurgent attacks. . . . The green zone is a regular target for insurgents, who have frequently fired mortar rounds at the compound. There have been a number of deadly car bombings at its gates. Last week, officials said an improvised bomb was found in front of the Green Zone Cafe but was defused. . . . Late last night, the foreign office issued a warning advising British nationals to stay away from the cafe in light of the attempted bombing. . . . US forces sealed off the compound after today's blasts. . . . Earlier today, an improvised bomb exploded in eastern Baghdad, killing one US soldier and wounding two others, the US command said. No further details were disclosed. . . . Elsewhere, two bombs exploded today in the northern city of Mosul, targeting an Iraqi national guard patrol and an US military convoy, witnesses and US officials said. At least two people were killed and seven others wounded. . . . In Ramadi, city hospital officials said eight people were killed and 17 wounded in 24 hours of clashes. . . . US troops swept into the city west of Baghdad early yesterday, sealing off key streets, taking positions on the rooftops and searching buildings, residents said. Warplanes and helicopters hovered overhead. . . . Rebels fought back with gunfire and mortar blasts. Three mortars, apparently aimed at the headquarters of the local administration, hit a nearby house, killing two people and wounding four, including women and children, said Dr Alaa al-Aani of Ramadi general hospital. . . . Similar raids in Baqouba yesterday resulted in the capture of 10 suspects, including two people believed to be insurgent leaders in the area, said Capt Marshall Jackson, spokesman for the 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. The detainees were being held for questioning. . . . The pre-Ramadan push was intensified yesterday when Iraq's prime minister, Ayad Allawi, warned Falluja residents to hand over Zarqawi or face attack. . . . But a Falluja negotiator, Hatem Karim, challenged claims that Zarqawi is in the city. . . . "We want to know what evidence there is of Zarqawi's presence in Falluja," Mr Karim said in an interview with al-Jazeera television. "Al-Zarqawi has become like Iraqi WMD ... we hear this name, but it doesn't exist. More than 15 to 20 houses were destroyed in Falluja because they were accused of harbouring al-Zarqawi or al-Zarqawi's followers."

posted by Lorenzo 10:30 AM