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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071110-03
November 10, 2007

Sheik working for reconciliation in Diyala killed in explosion

Multi-National Division – North PAO

TIKRIT, Iraq – Sheik Fayez Lafta of the Obeidi tribe, an influential leader in ongoing reconciliation efforts to further advance the safety and security of the Iraqi people in Diyala Province, was killed in an explosion inside his home, near the village of Khalis at approximately 6 p.m. Iraqi local time, Nov. 9.

Two other Iraqi civilians were killed and another was injured in the explosion.

All four victims of the bombing were transported by local nationals to the Ashraf hospital in Diyala Province.

The incident is under investigation.

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