MOSUL, IRAQ (February 27, 2005) – An insurgent attack killed and injured a number of Iraqi citizens in northern Iraq today.
An explosion detonated by insurgents in Hamam Al Alil killed eight and injured at least another two Iraqi citizens. The injured citizens were taken to a local hospital.
Insurgents continue to recklessly disregard the safety of their fellow citizens during their attacks. Insurgents have killed ten and injured at least 22 Iraqi citizens during attacks in northern Iraq in the last week.
Iraqi Security Forces continue to work together with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom, leaders and citizens of Iraq to help build and maintain a prosperous and democratic nation. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent minority activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.