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Dean of Law at Mosul University assassinated

Jun-22-2004 » Filed Under: Iraq News

(TFO press release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 22, 2004) – The Dean of Law at Mosul University, Dr. Layla Abdullah Saeed, was found assassinated outside her home this morning, in the Kuwait neighborhood in southern Mosul. Her husband, Moneer Yahya Ali Al-Khairo, was also killed in the attack. Mosul police discovered the bodies and are currently investigating.

Of the 19 deans at the University, she was the only female to hold such a prominent position. She earned her degree from the University of Cairo, one of the most prestigious universities in the Arab world.

This is yet another example of anti-Iraq forces attacking Iraqi citizens who are working to improve conditions for their families and all of Iraq. The terrorists have no regard for innocent lives in their attacks on the country. Terrorists directly oppose the success of a democratic and free Iraq, and are continuing to kill and wound Iraqi citizens as the country moves closer to sovereignty on June 30.

UPDATE: CNN has an article describing the incident as well.


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