NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
July 2, 2003
Release Number: 03-07-06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEMENT FROM U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND: COALITION FORCES NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPLOSION AT MOSQUE
An investigation conducted by Coalition forces and Fallujah police into the explosion at the Al Hasan Mosque in Fallujah yesterday has determined that Coalition forces were in no way responsible for the explosion.
The explosion was apparently related to a bomb manufacturing class that was being taught inside the mosque.
Coalition forces continue to be respectful of Muslim tradition by not entering the mosque while continuing to assist Iraqi police with the investigation.
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