IRAQ: Hundreds of families flee fighting in Ramadi
IRAQ: Hundreds of families flee fighting in Ramadi
06 Dec 2005 12:47:28 GMT
Source: IRIN
BAGHDAD, 6 December (IRIN) - Hundreds of families have fled Ramadi, capital of the western Anbar Province, amidst fierce fighting between US military forces and Iraqi insurgents, according to aid agencies.
On 2 December, US troops launched an offensive in Ramadi, located some 110 km from the capital, Baghdad, after insurgents were shown on television in apparent control of the city.
"It was surprising to see hundreds of insurgents walking freely among our houses and asking locals to help finish off US troops," said Sheikh Saleh Ibrahim, a local religious leader.
According to aid agencies, more than 400 families have fled the city since, fearing that the US-led military operation could go on for days or weeks.
06 Dec 2005 12:47:28 GMT
Source: IRIN
BAGHDAD, 6 December (IRIN) - Hundreds of families have fled Ramadi, capital of the western Anbar Province, amidst fierce fighting between US military forces and Iraqi insurgents, according to aid agencies.
On 2 December, US troops launched an offensive in Ramadi, located some 110 km from the capital, Baghdad, after insurgents were shown on television in apparent control of the city.
"It was surprising to see hundreds of insurgents walking freely among our houses and asking locals to help finish off US troops," said Sheikh Saleh Ibrahim, a local religious leader.
According to aid agencies, more than 400 families have fled the city since, fearing that the US-led military operation could go on for days or weeks.
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