Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070227-01
Feb. 27, 2007

Insurgents kill 15 Iraqis, wound nine
Multi-National Force – West PAO

RAMADI, Iraq – Insurgents killed 15 Iraqis including women, children and two police officers in a vehicle born improvised explosive device attack near a mosque in a residential neighborhood of northwestern Ramadi Feb. 26. The attack, which also and wounded nine, occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. 
“I am mortified at the absolute lack of regard for the lives of the Iraqi people which has been displayed by Al Qaeda in Iraq,” said Col. John Charlton, commander of the 1st Brigade,  3rd Infantry Division. “The murder of any Iraqi citizen is tragic, but to intentionally kill innocent children is proof positive that now more than ever, Iraqi citizens need to stand together with us in support of their local Iraqi security forces to stamp out this terrorist threat.”
“No child should have to live in fear.”

Injured Iraqi child takes comfort in the arms of his father after being treated by coalition forces at Charlie Med located at Camp Ramadi Feb 26, (Photo by Sgt Edward Reagan)               

Medical personnel at the Camp Ramadi aid station tend to the wounded after a suicide car bomb. (Photo by Sgt Edward Reagan)

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