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NEWS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

May 9, 2003
Release Number: 03-05-31


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


KUWAIT CONDUCTS FORENSICS TO IDENTIFY REMAINS

SOUTHERN IRAQ -- The Kuwaiti Prisoner of War Task Force and Coalition forces are exploiting a mass gravesite recently found near As Samawah.

Based on evidence found at the site, this could possibly be the remains of Kuwaiti citizens missing since the 1990 Iraqi invasion of the country. To date, over 600 people still remain unaccounted for.

All remains will be treated with the highest respect and dignity.

Questions concerning this release should be directed to the public affairs office for Coalition Joint Task Force 7 at 99.001.468.2289