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July 4, 2003
Release Number: 03-07-18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRAQI DETONATES BOMB NEAR CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS CENTER, KILLS SELF
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An Iraqi civilian attempting to place a bomb near a center for humanitarian assistance in Ba'qubah died July 3 when the device detonated. The blast also injured three Iraqis, who were taken away by other Iraqi civilians.
Iraqi police responded to the incident, but were chased from the scene by a crowd. The attack is evidence of opposition attempts to deny assistance to Iraqis and further stabilize the country.
Soldiers from 2nd Brigade responded to the site and dispersed the crowd without incident.
The Civil Military Operations Center acts as a central point for coordinating humanitarian assistance with governmental and nongovernmental organizations and suffered minor damage as windows were broken.
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