Reuters: Iraqis say 30 killed in U.S. raid at Ramadi

[Eugene]

Iraqis say 30 killed in U.S. raid at Ramadi
14 Nov 2006 18:06:55 GMT
Source: Reuters

(Adds U.S. military comment)

RAMADI, Iraq, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Iraqi medical officials said at least 30 people
were killed in violence overnight in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Ramadi
in what local police described on Tuesday as a U.S. military raid.

The U.S. military said its troops killed 11 insurgents using tank rounds in three
separate incidents, and said there were no reports of civilian casualties.

-snip-

"There were no reports of civilian casualties as a result of the events," a U.S.
statement said.

Local residents, who declined to be named for fear of reprisals, said U.S. tanks
had fired into the area and that those who died were not militants. They criticised
the U.S. forces and Shi'ite-led Iraqi government. Several said young men gathered
to play a traditional street game had been attacked.

-snip-

Full article: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L14466597.htm

[arewenotdemo]

1. You can't play in the street and still expect to see tomorrow

in Bush's Iraq.

Especially if you're a "military-age male". Right, Colin?

[acmavm]

2. Crap, when is there a report of civilian casualties as far as

the military goes?